Seared Sea Scallops With Lemongrass Sauce And Salad Recipe

Name: Seared Sea Scallops With Lemongrass Sauce And Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: To make the Sauce; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 onion, chopped; 6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, stems pounded, cut into 3-inch lengths; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 red thai bird chilies, finely chopped (found in grocery stores' Asian section); 2 cups dry white wine; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, plus juice; To make the Salad; 1/2 cup Thai basil; 1/2 cup of fresh mint; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem; 1/2 lime, juice of; 2 teaspoons canola oil; For Scallops; 24 jumbo sea scallops; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

To make the Sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, stems pounded, cut into 3-inch lengths
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 red thai bird chilies, finely chopped (found in grocery stores' Asian section)
2 cups dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, plus juice
To make the Salad
1/2 cup Thai basil
1/2 cup of fresh mint
1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem
1/2 lime, juice of
2 teaspoons canola oil
For Scallops
24 jumbo sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil

1
Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over low heat.
2
Cook onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 12 minutes.
3
Stir in lemongrass, garlic and chiles.
4
Add wine.
5
Raise heat to high, then simmer 5 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes and juice; break apart tomatoes.
7
Simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
8
Force sauce through a colander and discard solids.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Salad:.
11
Toss all ingredients in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
12
Scallops:.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat 1 minute; add oil.
15
Cook 8 scallops 1 minute; reduce heat to medium-high; cook undisturbed until golden, about 4 minutes.
16
Turn scallops over; cook 3 minutes more.
17
Remove from heat.
18
Repeat twice.
19
Divide scallops and sauce among 8 bowls and top with salad.

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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: To make the Sauce, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 onion, chopped, 6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, stems pounded, cut into 3-inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Seared Sea Scallops With Lemongrass Sauce And Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Seared Sea Scallops With Lemongrass Sauce And Salad

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