Best 7 Thai Style Sea Scallop Cakes Recipes

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Thai-style sea scallop cakes, also known as "hot khai phoon," are a delectable seafood appetizer that tantalizes taste buds with their savory, chewy texture and bursting flavors. Comprising succulent sea scallops, fragrant herbs, and a symphony of spices, these cakes embody the essence of Thai cuisine. Whether served as a delightful party snack or as part of a sumptuous Thai meal, they promise to leave an unforgettable culinary impression. This culinary guide will embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of crafting perfect Thai-style sea scallop cakes, exploring the essential ingredients, techniques, and variations that will elevate your cooking skills to new heights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THAI-STYLE SEA SCALLOP CAKES



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This version of the Thai appetizer tod mun is not completely authentic, but it is pretty faithful to the flavors of the original. Makrut lime leaf provides the unique floral, citrusy flavor. The lime leaf is not absolutely necessary in this recipe, but it's a bit of a pity to leave it out. The leaves are available, if not from your local Asian grocery, then online. Most tod mun recipes call for any white-fleshed fish, but this recipe calls for sea scallops, which give the cakes a wonderful texture.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 or 3 tiny Thai chiles, red or green, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped or crushed roasted unsalted peanuts
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 pound sea scallops, or 1/2 pound sea scallops plus 1/2 pound halibut, cod or other firm white-fleshed fish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black or white pepper
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 small garlic cloves, smashed to a paste with a little salt
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated
6 scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped serrano or jalapeño chile, or to taste
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
4 makrut lime leaves, slivered thinly
1 small egg, lightly beaten
Peanut or coconut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Make the dipping sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Make the sea scallop cakes: Put the sea scallops in the bowl of a food processor. Add the salt, pepper, fish sauce, garlic and ginger. Process to a fine-ground paste, about 1 minute.
  • Add the scallions, chile, cilantro, makrut lime leaves and egg. Pulse a few times to combine well. The paste can be transferred to another container and refrigerated until ready to cook, up to a day ahead.
  • Pour peanut or coconut oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into a wide skillet and turn the heat to medium high. When the oil is hot, carefully add the fish cake mixture in large spoonfuls. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid crowding. Adjust the heat to allow the cakes to brown gently for about 3 minutes, then flip them. Flatten them gently with a spatula and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain on absorbent paper, then serve hot, with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SCALLOP CAKES



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My daughter loves scallops and I can't wait to make this elegant dish for her. It comes from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Geema

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 lbs sea scallops
1/2 cup chives, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
  • In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
  • Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
  • Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
  • Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 1549.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 40.9

THAI STYLE SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Thai Style Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fluffy

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1/2 lb bay scallop
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, divided
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted salted peanut
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Lightly coat pasta with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
  • Meanwhile sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper and brush evenly with 1/4 cup thai chili sauce.
  • Lightly coat scallops with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Grill scallops in a grill basket or on a grill rack coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium high heat 2 to 4 ninutes on each side or until opaque.
  • Place hot pasta on a serving platter.
  • Top with scallops.
  • Sprinkle evenly with carrots bean sprout peanuts and basil.
  • Serve with remaining chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 985.6, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 22.3

SCALLOPS WITH THAI SAUCE



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Tender scallops and crunchy cashews star at dinnertime tonight! This recipe calls for sea scallops, which are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You could also use their sweeter, smaller relative, the bay scallop. -Joe Hable of Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 to 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1 pound sea scallops
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 small onion, sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup salted cashews
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
Hot cooked angel hair pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, peanut butter and chili sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute scallops in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute the onion, red pepper and cashews in remaining oil for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add scallops and corn; heat through. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

THAI-STYLE SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS



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Asian restaurants should pay more attention to dry Vouvrays. Like rieslings, which are frequently poured with Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, Vouvrays knit bright acidity into their alluring canvas of citric and floral aromas and flavors, sometimes kissed with spice or sugar. They are ready for action the minute the fragrances of ginger, coriander and lemon grass waft from the kitchen.This recipe follows the template for many Thai dishes: it starts with a curry paste that is heated and becomes the foundation for a stir-fry. The dish does require some shopping, though most of the ingredients have become mainstream. Asparagus cues the season.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh lemon grass (cores of 2 bulbs)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons Thai shrimp paste, or anchovy paste
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped off, stalks slant-cut in 1-inch pieces
1 pound sea scallops
1/3 cup fish stock
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
Salt
1 cup jasmine rice, steamed

Steps:

  • Combine the shallots, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, coriander, lime zest and juice in a food processor or a large mortar. Thrash to a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy sauté pan on high. Add the seasoning paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the asparagus and stir. Add the scallops, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, another 3 minutes. Add the fish stock, coconut milk and sriracha, simmer another 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and more sriracha to taste. Serve with the steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 635 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THAI SCALLOPS AND NOODLES



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Go for the peanut sauce! Reduced-fat peanut butter spread drastically reduces the fat in this Thai-flavored noodle dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (7 oz) spaghetti, broken in half
5 cups fresh broccoli pieces or 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
3/4 lb fresh or frozen (thawed) bay scallops or quartered sea scallops
1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter spread
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package-except add broccoli and scallops during last 4 minutes of cooking. Scallops are done when they turn white and opaque.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper sauce with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Drain spaghetti mixture; return to saucepan. Add peanut butter mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CREOLE SCALLOP CAKES



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Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day I had some scallops and decided to concoct a scallop cake instead of a crab cake. This scrumptious appetizer can be prepared ahead of time. The cakes and aioli sauce can both be made the day before, and you can cook the cakes just before serving. Not only does this simplify last-minute prep, it allows the flavors to blend, making the dish even more yummy. My family and friends love my specialty scallop cakes.-Iisha Leftrdige-Brooks, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 scallop cakes (1-1/2 cups aioli).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 pound sea scallops
COATING:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
SPICY HONEY AIOLI:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place scallops in a food processor; cover and pulse until just pureed. Fold into egg mixture., In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and pepper. Drop 2 tablespoons scallop mixture into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, apple juice and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with aioli. If desired, top with additional fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your scallop cakes.
  • Use a food processor to chop the scallops. This will help to create a smooth, even texture.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the scallop cakes tough.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to cook the scallop cakes. This will help to prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the scallop cakes over medium heat. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Serve the scallop cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or tartar sauce are all good options.

Conclusion:

Thai-style sea scallop cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With their crispy outer layer and tender, flavorful interior, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give these Thai-style sea scallop cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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