Maple Ginger Scallops Recipes

GINGERED SCALLOPS WITH COLORFUL SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine marinade ingredients and marinate scallops while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
• Cook soba according to package directions; drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine soba with remaining pasta mixture ingredients. Toss like a Caesar salad.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute scallops 1 1/2 minutes on each side; do not overcook. Pour scallops and juices right over soba.

MAPLE GINGER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season one side with hot paprika; set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When it gets hot, add scallops, seasoned side down, and cook 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side until golden. While one side is searing, season the top with hot paprika.
• After a couple of minutes, flip them and sear for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Transfer the scallops to serving plates; set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet, swirling it around. Add ginger and sauté for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Add chicken broth and maple syrup; stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Spoon the sauce over the seared scallops and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.

SOY-GINGER GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat grill until very hot. In a bowl, combine lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut oil, and ginger; whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook noodles until al dente, about 8 minutes. Place spinach in a colander in the sink, and drain noodles over spinach. Transfer the spinach and noodles to a bowl, and add 6 tablespoons ginger mixture and the scallions; toss to combine, and set aside.
• Place remaining ginger mixture in a large bowl; add mushrooms and scallops. Toss to coat. Place mushrooms on grill, smooth-sides up; cook until lightly browned. Turn over, and continue cooking until soft. Remove from grill, and slice into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add to noodle salad, and place on serving platter. Place scallops on grill, and cook until opaque and firm, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer to the serving platter with the noodles, and serve.

SOY-GLAZED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a bowl or dish. Add the scallops; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes., Place remaining marinade in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened., Drain and discard marinade. Thread scallops onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

MAPLE-GINGER GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the carrots, water, 2 tablespoons butter and ginger. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until carrots are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes longer., Stir in the syrup, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, 5-6 minutes. Stir in remaining butter. If desired, garnish with parsley.

GINGER STIR FRIED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the marinade ingredients with the scallops and let marinate for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Heat a wok or heavy skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Add the green onion and stir fry for about 30 seconds. Season lightly with salt.
• Add the remaining oil to pan, then add the scallops with their marinade and stir fry 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in the sauce that was set aside. Stir fry until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
• Season with pepper and serve.

MAPLE GINGER GLAZE

Steps:

• 1. In a small, heavy saucepan, wilt the onion, ginger, and garlic in olive oil over low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• 2. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring occasionally. Strain and finely mince the onion, ginger, and garlic; return to the sauce. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.

MAPLE GINGER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season one side with hot paprika; set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When it gets hot, add scallops, seasoned side down, and cook 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side until golden. While one side is searing, season the top with hot paprika.
• After a couple of minutes, flip them and sear for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Transfer scallops to serving plates; set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet, swirling it around. Add ginger and sauté for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Add chicken broth and maple syrup; stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Spoon sauce over seared scallops and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PINEAPPLE, GINGER AND LEMON GRASS SALSA

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallot and 1 pinch of salt; cook and stir until the shallot has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir shallot, pineapple, ginger, lemon grass, cilantro, honey, vinegar, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, and salt to taste, together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the green beans are cold, drain well, and set aside.
• Heat the safflower oil in a large skillet over high heat. Thoroughly dry each scallop. Once light wisps of smoke are visible in the safflower oil, carefully place the scallops in the skillet. Sear the scallops until golden brown without moving them, about 1 minute. Flip the scallop and cook until desired doneness, about 90 seconds. Turn of the heat and remove scallops from the skillet. Toss green beans into the still-hot skillet for 1 minute. Serve scallops over green beans and top with pineapple salsa.

MAPLE-GINGER CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic oil, ginger powder, sesame seeds, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
• Neatly arrange chicken thighs in the baking dish. Pour maple sauce over the chicken thighs. Use tongs or gloved hands to turn thighs over in sauce until fully coated. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover baking dish and turn thighs over. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Turn over once more and sprinkle with parsley. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.