MISO-BROILED SCALLOPS
Miso, the traditional Japanese soybean paste, is one of those convenience foods whose complexity belies its ingredients: it contains only soybeans, salt and grain (usually rice or barley, though others are used too), inoculated with the Aspergillus orzyae bacteria and aged for up to three years. The production process is not unlike that for good hard cheese, and miso is frequently compared with Parmesan. It is equally complex, and both are known for the strong presence of umami, the Japanese word for the fifth taste (after salt, sour, sweet and bitter), roughly translated as ''deliciousness.'' Here, miso is combined with little more than scallops, then allowed to sit for a while before grilling or broiling. The combination and preparation are traditional, the equivalent of slathering something with barbecue sauce before cooking. Of course, miso is a far cry from barbecue sauce: its elegance is unmistakable.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put miso in a bowl. Add mirin or wine. Whisk until smooth, adding more mirin if needed. Stir in onion, a pinch of salt and of cayenne. Combine scallops, let sit 10 minutes. Cook right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to a day. When ready to cook, heat a broiler (or grill), setting the rack as close as possible to the heat source.
- Broil until lightly browned, without turning, 3 to 5 minutes, or grill, turning once after 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1950 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Charlene Fransman
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very impressive. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was flavorful. I loved the contrast of the crispy scallops with the soft and creamy avocado. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Tindall
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook scallops and this recipe fit the bill. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Anthony Peter
[email protected]These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The miso marinade was flavorful and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Steph Magro
[email protected]I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint! The miso marinade was delicious and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Asmita Kunwar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! The miso marinade was flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
A Shook
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was delicious. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ram Shyam
[email protected]These scallops were delicious! The miso marinade was flavorful and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. This dish is definitely a keeper!
Bridget Ables
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Motaz Anthony
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very impressive. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was flavorful. I loved the contrast of the crispy scallops with the soft and creamy avocado. I will definitely be making this again.
Abid Umrani
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was delicious. I loved the addition of the scallions and sesame seeds. This dish is definitely a keeper!
Cinnamon Pearce
[email protected]These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The miso marinade was flavorful and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Yorlendy Castillo
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the miso marinade gives them a wonderful umami flavor. The scallions and sesame seeds add a nice touch of freshness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ayan arshad
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the miso marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mthunzi Hadebe
[email protected]The scallops were cooked to perfection, and the miso marinade was flavorful without being overpowering. I loved the addition of the scallions and sesame seeds, which added a nice crunch and flavor contrast. This dish was easy to make and very impress
md redoy
[email protected]These miso-broiled scallops were an absolute delight! The scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, with a beautiful sear on the outside. The miso marinade added a wonderful depth of flavor, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of smokiness.