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10 Minute Pan Seared Thai Chili Scallop Recipe
The Best 10 Minute Pan Seared Thai Chili Scallops Recipe is the secret to perfect pan seared scallops in a Thai chili sauce, bursting with lemon and Thai basil flavor for a Thai Restaurant quality scallop dinner in under 15 minutes - from fridge to plate! Scallops are a great low calorie and low fat choice that are packed with protein for dinner - especially during Lent.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 436 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lb scallops defrosted, patted dry
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp garlic diced
- ¼ cup Thai basil diced
- 1 tsp chili paste add more as desired
- ½ lemon sliced into half-wedges
Instructions
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
2964mg
(124%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 2964mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.