Seared Diver Scallops With Thai-Flavored Jasmine Rice Recipe

Name: Seared Diver Scallops With Thai-Flavored Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups MAHATMA Jasmine Rice, uncooked; 2 tablespoons chopped lemon grass; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chile pepper*; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 12 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Garnish: fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups MAHATMA Jasmine Rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons chopped lemon grass
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh red chile pepper*
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
12 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh basil leaves

1
Prepare rice according to package directions, adding lemon grass to water.
2
Meanwhile, whisk together cilantro, red chile pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and next 3 ingredients.
3
Process papaya in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
4
Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops in remaining 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
5
Stir together cilantro mixture and rice with a fork. Fill 4 lightly greased 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with rice mixture, packing mixture tightly into cups with back of spoon. Invert each cup onto an individual serving plate, unmolding rice. Drizzle papaya puree around rice. Place 3 scallops around rice on each plate. Garnish, if desired.
6
*1 tablespoon minced green jalapeno peppers may be substituted.

402

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups MAHATMA Jasmine Rice, uncooked, 2 tablespoons chopped lemon grass, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chile pepper*, and more.

Yes, Seared Diver Scallops With Thai-Flavored Jasmine Rice 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.

Seared Diver Scallops With Thai-Flavored Jasmine Rice

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