Scallops Wrapped in Kaffir Lime Leaves Recipe

Name: Scallops Wrapped in Kaffir Lime Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 12 large kaffir lime leaves; 12 sea scallops (10 to 12 ounces); Cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 large kaffir lime leaves
12 sea scallops (10 to 12 ounces)
Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

1
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet.
2
Add the onion and water and cover with a piece of moistened, crumpled parchment or wax paper.
3
Cook over low heat, stirring once or twice, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the chicken stock, cover partially and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper and keep the onion warm.
6
Using a sharp paring knife, make a lengthwise slit in a lime leaf along the vein, without cutting through either end.
7
Carefully slip a scallop into the slit.
8
Repeat with the remaining scallops and lime leaves.
9
Season the scallops with salt and cayenne.
10
In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the olive oil.
11
Add the scallops and cook over high heat until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
12
Carefully turn the scallops and cook until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes longer.
13
Spoon the onion sauce in the center of warmed plates and arrange the scallops on top.
14
Sprinkle with the nutmeg and serve.

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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: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth, and more.

Yes, Scallops Wrapped in Kaffir Lime Leaves 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.

Scallops Wrapped in Kaffir Lime Leaves

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