MING'S SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY THAI RICE NOODLE SOUP

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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 slices peeled galangal or ginger
1 sliced red onion
4 Thai bird chiles, de-stemmed, halved
3 stalks lemon grass, white part only, large slices, cut on the bias
6 kaffir lime leaves, sliced
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup 3 Crab fish sauce
8 cups chicken stock
3 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pound rice stick noodles, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, 4 tops for garnish
1/4 cup sliced scallions
12 large (U-8) dayboat scallops
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
Canola oil, to cook
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Coat a saute pan with canola oil and saute galangal, onion, chiles, lemon grass and kaffir until soft about 5 minutes. Add shiitakes and cook 3 minutes. Season and deglaze with fish sauce. Let reduce by 50 percent then add chicken stock. Simmer and reduce by 20 percent. Add juice and check for seasoning. Add noodles, basil and scallions to heat. Meanwhile, preheat skillet and coat with oil. Season scallops with salt and chile powder. Pan sear both sides brown, about 3 minutes a side.
  • PLATING Ladle broth (lemon grass, kaffir and all) and top with 3 scallops. Garnish

Roseanne Bynoe
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This dish is a must-try! The scallops are cooked to perfection and the soup is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Abdelhamid Amer
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the soup was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making it again.


Mohsin Koli
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the soup is delicious. I always get compliments when I make it.


Kelly Rutherford
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the scallops and the soup. I will definitely be making it again.


Mmathapelo Lefoane
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This dish is delicious! The scallops are cooked perfectly and the soup is flavorful and spicy. I highly recommend it.


Sweeto Aamir
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the soup is so flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish too.


Shaikh Ehtesham
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but this dish is quick and easy to make. Plus, it's always a hit with my family.


Turjo Sk
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the scallops and the soup. I will definitely be making it again.


shirley Heald
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the soup is delicious. I always get compliments when I make it.


dave gudmundson
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the soup is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Muhammad Nawaz Muhammad Nawaz
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were tender and the soup was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Phiwokuhle Phiwoo
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Anand Hamirani
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the soup was delicious. I added some extra vegetables to make it even healthier.


Helal Naikmal
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The flavors in this dish are incredible! The spicy Thai rice noodle soup is the perfect complement to the delicate scallops. I'll be making this again and again.


Rokib Islam
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The scallops were succulent and the soup was packed with flavor. Will definitely be making this again.


Sara Merry
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Amazing dish! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the spicy Thai rice noodle soup was flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and Thai cuisine.