Seared scallops with sweet chilli sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Seared scallops with sweet chilli sauce
20 min.
20
37kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Seared Scallops with Sweet Chilli Sauce, a perfect dish that combines elegance and simplicity in just 20 minutes! Ideal for gatherings as antipasti, starters, or appetizers, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is sure to impress your guests with its sophisticated taste. Each succulent scallop is infused with a rich blend of fresh root ginger, aromatic garlic, and fragrant coriander, creating a mouthwatering marinade that enhances the natural sweetness of the scallops.

The preparation is a breeze: simply pound the ingredients into a fragrant paste, marinate the scallops, and grill them to a beautiful golden hue. The final touch of our homemade sweet chilli sauce adds a touch of heat and sweetness that perfectly complements the tender scallops. With only 37 calories per serving, you can enjoy this gourmet treat guilt-free. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delectable snack, these seared scallops are sure to elevate any occasion. Get ready to savor this exquisite culinary experience that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home kitchen!

Ingredients

  • knob ginger fresh
  • handful cilantro leaves 
  •  garlic clove 
  • tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
  • 20  scallops 
  • 20 servings chilli sauce sweet (recipe below)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • skewers
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Place the ginger, coriander and garlic in a pestle and mortar, then pound to a paste.
  2. Add the oil and mix through.
  3. Pour over the scallops and rub in until they are covered with the mixture. Thread each scallop onto a skewer (see Know-how, below). Can be done up to 1 day in advance.
  4. To cook, heat a non-stick frying pan until really hot.
  5. Place a couple of skewers in the pan and cook for 2 mins, until starting to turn golden. Turn over, drizzle with more oil if needed, then cook for another min.
  6. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories37kcal
Protein19.94%
Fat68.29%
Carbs11.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.85
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.1021739228264%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:36.99kcal
1.85%
Fat:2.8g
4.31%
Saturated Fat:0.43g
2.72%
Carbohydrates:1.09g
0.36%
Net Carbohydrates:1.07g
0.39%
Sugar:0.48g
0.54%
Cholesterol:3.6mg
1.2%
Sodium:68.95mg
3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.84g
3.68%
Vitamin K:5.63µg
5.36%
Phosphorus:50.67mg
5.07%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.52%
Selenium:1.96µg
2.81%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%