Best Sweet And Sour Scallops Recipes

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SWEET-AND-SOUR SCALLOPS



Sweet-and-Sour Scallops image

Although it's pretty enough to be from a restaurant, this dish is filled with homemade flavor and puts a delicious twist on a classic. "This meal will change your traditional way of serving sweet and sour. The scallops are so tender, they practically melt in your mouth." Tonya Michelle Burkhard - Davis, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks
1 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque; drain. Remove from pan and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper in butter for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, ground mustard and salt. Whisk in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. , Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomatoes, scallops and reserved pineapple; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED SWEET AND SOUR SCALLOPS



Asian-Style Grilled Sweet and Sour Scallops image

2 pounds scallops should give you 5-6 skewers, but the complete recipe can be doubled to 4 pounds, but each 2-pounds scallops will have to be marinated in two plastic bags using two rice wine/ginger mixtures.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Asian

Time 51m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs scallops (purchase the larger size scallops)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup rice wine
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste or use red pepper)
cooked rice
chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a bowl stir together the rice wine with 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, then pour the mixture into a ziploc resealable plastic bag, add in the scallops seal bag then turn to coat with the mixture.
  • Chill scallops for 35 minutes (no longer than stated time or the rice wine will start to "cook" the scallops!).
  • Meanwhile soak 6 (12-inch) wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes minimum.
  • In a saucepan combine the brown sugar, ketchup, broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute; set aside.
  • Remove scallops and discard the marinade.
  • Thread scallops leaving about 1/2-inch apart onto the soaked wooden skewers.
  • Grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side (time will vary depending on the size of your scallops).
  • Brush scallops with the prepared brown sugar sauce, then serve immediately with remaining sauce.
  • Serve with cooked rice and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 1089.9, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 16.9, Protein 39.9

SWEET-AND-SOUR SCALLOPS



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Provided by Anita L. S. Eberhardt

Categories     Fruit Juice     Shellfish     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Scallop     Summer     Bok Choy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chili
1 pound sea scallops, cut horizontally in half
2 small red bell peppers, thinly sliced into strips
1 small head of bok choy, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Stir pineapple juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and vinegar in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add green onions, garlic, ginger, and chili and stir 1 minute. Add scallops, red bell peppers, and bok choy to skillet. Stir-fry until scallops are almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture to reblend and add to skillet. Stir until sauce comes to boil and thickens and vegetables and scallops are cooked through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Sweet and Sour Shrimp and Scallops Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb sea scallops
12 oz fresh shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 packs shrimp-flavored Ramen noodles, partially broken
1 (20-oz) bag frozen Asian stir fry vegetable mix
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
2 cups water
1 cup sweet and sour sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh scallions

Steps:

  • Season the scallops and shrimp with black pepper. Pour the oil into a wok set over high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 3 minutes, constantly tossing. Add the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the scallops and shrimp and place them into a small bowl. Set aside. Add the broken noodles, noodle seasoning packages, frozen vegetables, garlic powder, ginger, and water to the wok. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes, or until the noodles and vegetables are tender. Add the sweet and sour sauce and the shrimp and scallops back into the wok. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat. Top with scallions and serve immediately.

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