Chili and Basil Scallops
Chili and Basil Scallops takes around 15 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe makes 4 servings with 193 calories, 16g of protein, and 8g of fat each. For $2.87 per serving, this recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. 74 people found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. A few people really liked this American dish. A mixture of fish sauce, fresh basil leaves, salmon roe, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Steamy Kitchen. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 51%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Chili And Basil Scallops, Scallops in Coconut-Basil Sauce, and Scallops with Lemon-Basil Sauce.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 large handfuls basil leaves, roughly
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
pepper
2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
or without roe attached
1 pound 2 ounces scallops, with
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black
Equipment:
wok
Cooking instruction summary:
1) Heat the oil in a large wok over high heat. When smoking hot, chuck in the garlicand red chilies and stir-fry 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the onion and stir-fry1 minute, then tip in the scallops and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until thescallops start to turn golden at the edges.2) Pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce and sprinkle in the sugar and black pepper. Mixwell and stir-fry 1 minute, or until the scallops are just cooked through and tender.Throw in the basil leaves, mix well and serve immediately. You can use scallop shellsfor presentation, if you like.
Step by step:
1. Heat the oil in a large wok over high heat. When smoking hot, chuck in the garlicand red chilies and stir-fry 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
2. Add the onion and stir-fry1 minute, then tip in the scallops and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until thescallops start to turn golden at the edges.
3. Pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce and sprinkle in the sugar and black pepper.
4. Mixwell and stir-fry 1 minute, or until the scallops are just cooked through and tender.Throw in the basil leaves, mix well and serve immediately. You can use scallop shellsfor presentation, if you like.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
