Scallops with Thai Basil and Chili
A delightful fusion of buttery scallops, fragrant Thai basil, and gentle heat from chili paste, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lb scallops, defrosted and patted dry
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- 1/4 cup Thai basil, diced
- 1 tsp chili paste
- 1/2 lemon, sliced into half-wedges
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan over high heat until it melts and begins to foam lightly.
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Place the scallops in the pan, ensuring they are well spaced apart.
- Sear the scallops for about 4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the scallops over and add the diced garlic and Thai basil to the pan, stirring quickly.
- Incorporate the lemon slices and chili paste into the mixture.
- Cook until scalops are springy to touch and nicely browned on both sides.
- Serve the scallops immediately topped with the pan sauce and extra Thai basil if desired.
Notes
Make sure scallops are dry before cooking for proper searing. Adjust chili paste to taste for desired heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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