5 from 93 votes
Scallop Curry
Scallop curry combines sautéed aromatics with red curry paste and coconut milk to create a rich, fragrant sauce. Frozen scallops are rinsed and added to the simmering curry until they open and cook through. Fresh basil and cilantro finish the dish, offering bright herbal notes. This curry balances creamy coconut with the heat from red curry paste, suitable for serving over rice or with naan.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
26 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
521 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Thai
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 c onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste (Add up to 2 tablespoon more if you want this really spicy) I use Thai Kitchen brand curry paste.
- 800 mls coconut milk (2 cans) I use Thai Kitchen regular coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) For authentic flavor, use fish sauce instead of salt.
- 8 c scallops frozen swimming, in shell
- ½ c basil
- ½ c cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot or saucepan with lid, heat oil on medium heat. Add and saute onion, garlic and ginger until soft and fragrant.
- Add curry paste, stir and cook 2-3 more minutes, then add coconut milk and stir. Simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Add rinsed frozen scallops. Stir and put lid on. Cook 5 minutes (until most scallops have opened).
- Sprinkle basil and cilantro over top and serve immediately with rice or naan bread.
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Notes
- Rinse frozen scallops briefly under cold water just before cooking to remove sea water glaze without thawing them fully.
- Adjust red curry paste quantity to control spiciness to your preference.
- Serve immediately with rice or naan to enjoy warm and flavorful curry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
39g
(195%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
1020mg
(43%)
Potassium
547mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1522IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1020mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 547mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1522IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.