SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LEMONGRASS SAUCE AND BASIL, MINT AND CILANTRO SALAD

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Seared Sea Scallops with Lemongrass Sauce and Basil, Mint and Cilantro Salad image

Provided by Anita Lo

Categories     Tomato     Sauté     Mint     Basil     Scallop     White Wine     Healthy     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Self

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, stems pounded; cut into 3-inch lengths
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 red Thai bird chiles, finely chopped (found in grocery stores' Asian section)
2 cups dry white wine
1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, plus juice
Salad:
1/2 cup Thai basil
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
Juice from 1/2 lime
2 teaspoon canola oil
Scallops:
24 jumbo sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over low heat. Cook onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 12 minutes. Stir in lemon grass, garlic and chiles. Add wine. Raise heat to high, then simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice; break apart tomatoes. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Force sauce through a colander and discard solids. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For Salad:
  • Toss all ingredients in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • For Scallops:
  • Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat 1 minute; add oil. Cook 8 scallops 1 minute; reduce heat to medium-high; cook undisturbed until golden, about 4 minutes. Turn scallops over; cook 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Repeat. Divide scallops and sauce among 8 bowls and top with salad.

David Amoako
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Breanna Duran
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The basil, mint, and cilantro salad is a refreshing and flavorful addition to the dish.


William Brimer
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I love the bright, citrusy flavor of the lemongrass sauce.


Amanda Edmiston
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This dish is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Malak Sherif
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again. It's a keeper!


Khamisani Sajad
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I served this dish with a side of rice and it was perfect. The rice helped to soak up the delicious sauce.


Rio Rico
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I had some trouble finding lemongrass at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it online. It's definitely worth seeking out, because it adds a unique flavor to the dish.


Mohabbat Wafa
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops were amazing and the sauce was to die for.


Anjum Chouhan
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Nayeem hasan Joy
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant.


Meer Rahib
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The lemongrass sauce was a bit too sour for my taste, but the scallops were cooked perfectly.


PABLO ESTEBAN
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I loved the combination of textures in this dish. The crispy scallops, the tender salad, and the creamy sauce all came together to create a truly memorable meal.


NWOKORO CHIKAODI ANDREW
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The basil, mint, and cilantro salad was a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment to the sea scallops. The herbs added a pop of color and freshness to the dish.


Nuur Clraxmaan
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This dish was a delightful culinary journey. The sea scallops were perfectly seared, with a tender, juicy interior and a crispy, golden-brown exterior. The lemongrass sauce was a perfect complement, adding a bright, citrusy flavor that balanced the r