Thai Scallops And Noodles Recipes

THAI SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Finely chop the chili.
• Peel and finely slice the garlic
• Cut the ginger into thin matchsticks
• Zest the lime and then squeeze the juice out.
• Set these all aside until needed (see note 4)
• Use paper towels to pat the scallops dry. You want to ensure the scallops have no moisture on the surface.
• Place a heavy-based frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tbsp of oil and let it heat until shimmering (at least 1 minute)
• Season the scallops lightly with salt. Then carefully and quickly add the scallops to the frying pan.
• Do them individually, starting at 12 o'clock and working around the outside of the pan.
• Cook the scallops for 90 seconds on one side.
• Turn the heat off under the pan and add 1 tbsp of butter.
• Use tongs to gently turn each scallop over into the sizzling butter, again starting at 12 o'clock and working around in the same order you added the scallops.
• Leave the scallops for 60 seconds, then remove the scallops from the pan and place them on a plate.
• Put the prepared garlic, chili, and ginger into the frying pan and stir to cook in the hot oil and butter.
• Pour in 2 tbsp fish sauce, the squeezed lime juice, and sprinkling over 1/2 tsp of brown sugar.
• Once everything is bubbling (about 1 minute), pour over the scallops, and serve with fresh cilantro and a little lime zest.

THAI SCALLOPS AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package-except add broccoli and scallops during last 4 minutes of cooking. Scallops are done when they turn white and opaque.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper sauce with wire whisk until smooth.
• Drain spaghetti mixture; return to saucepan. Add peanut butter mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.

SEARED SCALLOP THAI NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare noodles according to package directions. Some rice noodles you soak in cold water, others in hot water, others you boil briefly.
• Heat a wok or large saute pan on high with 2 tsp of canola oil. Saute ginger, onion, chiles, lemon grass and lime leaves until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add carrots and cabbage and cook 2 more minutes. Add shiitakes and cook an additional minute.
• Add fish sauce and chicken broth. Simmer about 15 minutes, to let liquid reduce a bit.
• In the last 5 minutes of cook time, heat a small skillet on medium with 1 tsp of canola oil. Dry and season scallops with a light sprinkle of salt and chile powder. Pan sear approximately 3 minutes per side.
• Add lime juice and white pepper to broth and check for seasoning. Be careful not to add too much white pepper, as it is pretty potent. Add noodles and scallions to broth and heat.
• Serve noodles topped with scallops and basil.

MING'S SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY THAI RICE NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Coat a saute pan with canola oil and saute galangal, onion, chiles, lemon grass and kaffir until soft about 5 minutes. Add shiitakes and cook 3 minutes. Season and deglaze with fish sauce. Let reduce by 50 percent then add chicken stock. Simmer and reduce by 20 percent. Add juice and check for seasoning. Add noodles, basil and scallions to heat. Meanwhile, preheat skillet and coat with oil. Season scallops with salt and chile powder. Pan sear both sides brown, about 3 minutes a side.
• PLATING Ladle broth (lemon grass, kaffir and all) and top with 3 scallops. Garnish

10 MINUTE PAN SEARED THAI CHILI SCALLOP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat butter in pan on high heat until melted and lightly foaming.
• Pat scallops dry with paper towel and generously season scallops with salt and pepper.
• Add scallops into pan, with space in between so they can crisp.
• After about 4 minutes on one side, flip scallops. They should have a golden crust on the side that was face-down. (If not, increase heat, and let sear a bit more.)
• Add garlic and thai basil and stir quickly, let lightly brown and become fragrant, do not let burn (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add lemon slices, chili paste, and stir.
• When scallops are still springy to the touch, but bright white and opaque and browned on both sides, serve and top with sauce.

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
• Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.