Marinated Bay Scallops With Seaweed Recipe

Name: Marinated Bay Scallops With Seaweed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely slivered dried hijiki (sold in Japanese markets and health food stores); 1 pound fresh bay scallops; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

1
Put the hijiki into a bowl and cover the slivers with boiling water.
2
Allow the slivers to soak for an hour.
3
Mix the scallops and the lime juice together and allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
4
Drain the hijiki, squeezing out any excess moisture.
5
Put it in a bowl.
6
Drain the scallops and add them to the hijiki, along with the hot red pepper flakes, scallion, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
7
Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
8
Season to taste with salt.
9
Put a mound of the scallop mixture on each of six plates.
10
Sprinkle the mixture with minced coriander and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup finely slivered dried hijiki (sold in Japanese markets and health food stores), 1 pound fresh bay scallops, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Marinated Bay Scallops With Seaweed falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marinated Bay Scallops With Seaweed

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