This citrus soy sauce (tamari) glazed scallop recipe is marinated and cooked on the stovetop and has a light ginger and lime dipping sauce on the side.
I rarely cook scallops because my man knows that a scallop dinner is his "go to" special dinner when he is trying to impress the heck out of me. This is his recipe.
The scallops marinate in the tamari (soy sauce), orange juice, sesami oil, and minced ginger for around 30 minutes but then are cook in a matter of minutes.
The dipping sauce of fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and agave comes together very quickly and is served cold or room temperature.
Buy "dry" scallops. There are no chemicals, additional water weight, or other preservation additives. Ask the seafood department if you're unsure.
Remove the side muscles from each scallop. They are tough and rubbery when cooked. I cook and eat them anyway but don't serve them to guests. They are in the picture below of raw scallops on the right side of the plate.
Serving Suggestion
Serve this Citrus Soy Scallops recipe with a complementary side dish to round out your dinner:
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Things In My Kitchen:
- 12" PFOA free non-stick pan - Scallops and seafood are always easier to cook in a non-stick pan.
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Citrus Soy Glazed Scallops
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This is my man's citrus soy sauce (tamari) glazed scallop recipe that I am always grateful for.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredient List Scallops:
- 2lb large scallops, ligament removed
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (regular or gluten free)
- 1 ½ Tbsp orange juice
- 2 tsp sriracha - leave this out if you are sensitive to spicy foods
- 2 tsp agave syrup
- pinch salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb somen noodles, cooked
Ingredient List Sauce:
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (regular or gluten free)
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp agave
Instructions
- Cook somen noodles according to package instructions.
- For Scallops: Remove tough ligament on side of scallop if it's attached. If you're not sure, ask the seafood counter to remove it or show you what it is. It's small and on the side and removes gently and easily. Marinate scallops with ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, Sriracha, and agave for 30 minutes.
- Bring a large non stick pan to medium high heat, add toasted sesame oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Shake off excess marinade from scallops and reserve. Sear the scallops (in a single layer) uncovered for ~ 2 minutes per side.
- You will need to cook the scallops in batches if the pan is not big enough. Set scallops aside, cover, and simmer excess marinade uncovered for ~ 3-4 minutes or until reduced by half. Toss the cooked scallops back in the pan to warm 'em up.
- For Dipping Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Serve scallops over somen noodles and add dipping sauce on the side. Add sea salt and sriracha to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie
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