Tuesday, November 19, 2013

ginger curry coconut scallops

Scallops are very easy prepare and are complimented with any light sauce.  I had these ingredients on hand and just threw it together last night for dinner (thankfully they tasted food, it would have been a bummer to waste that many scallops!).  The coconut milk does a good job and cutting the spice of the curry paste.. this recipe serves two (and is very high in protein).

1 cup of thawed bay scallops (or 6 large regular scallops)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Prepare the sauce simply by mixing the coconut milk, red curry paste and freshly grated ginger in a bowl.  Set aside. Heat the oil in a small pan and place the scallops in the oil, let them brown on each side.  Pour the sauce over top, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.  If you're using regular scallops allow to simmer for closer to 10 minutes, covered.  I served with chopped green onions.

I also served these with sauteed spinach because I had a bunch that were about to go bad.. 
Fill a large pot with spinach (yes, it reduces dramatically) and toss over low heat with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and roasted garlic until cooked down.

Enjoy :)





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