Ming's Seared Scallops with Spicy Thai Rice Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Ming's Seared Scallops with Spicy Thai Rice Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Coat a saute pan with canola oil and saute galangal, onion, chiles, lemon grass and kaffir until soft about 5 minutes.
2
Add shiitakes and cook 3 minutes.
3
Season and deglaze with fish sauce.
4
Let reduce by 50 percent then add chicken stock.
5
Simmer and reduce by 20 percent.
6
Add juice and check for seasoning.
7
Add noodles, basil and scallions to heat.
8
Meanwhile, preheat skillet and coat with oil.
9
Season scallops with salt and chile powder.
10
Pan sear both sides brown, about 3 minutes a side.
11
PLATING Ladle broth (lemon grass, kaffir and all) and top with 3 scallops.
12
Garnish

1369

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

172

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Ming's Seared Scallops with Spicy Thai Rice Noodle Soup 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.

Ming's Seared Scallops with Spicy Thai Rice Noodle Soup

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