Seared Scallops
This is a perfect pairing for Saratoga® Sparkling Water. The low minerality will complement the light flavors of the scallops while balancing the acidic and umami notes in the dish.
BlueTriton Brands (Saratoga)
BlueTriton Brands (Saratoga)
Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate
Seared Scallops
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Servings4
Cook Time60 Minutes
Ingredients
1/4 Cup Peanut Oil, divided
1 Cup Jasmin Rice
12' Piece of Fresh Ginger, peeled & grated
1 Clove Garlic, peeled & grated
1 Cup Full-fat Coconut Milk
4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed & sliced
Kosher Salt, to taste
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1 lb (12-16) Scallops
1 Mango, peeled, pitted, & diced
1 Tbsp Thinly Sliced Basil, plus more for garnish
1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish
1 Bottle (28 oz) Saratoga Sparkling Water, for pairing
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds -1 minute more. Carefully add coconut milk and ½ cup water to the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is nearly all absorbed, 15- 20 minutes. Remove from heat and continue to steam, covered, 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced shiitakes and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the water has cooked out and the mushrooms are lightly golden, 5-7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan, and return it to the stovetop.
- Season scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat remaining peanut oil in skillet over medium-high. When oil is shimmering, add scallops to the pan and sear until golden, about 2-2 ½ minutes per side.
- When rice is ready, fluff with a fork and gently stir in shiitakes, mango, basil, and cilantro.
- Divide rice among plates and top with scallops, garnishing with more basil and cilantro leaves.
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Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Planters 100% Pure Peanut Oil, 24 fl oz, 1.5 Pint
$5.99$3.99/pt
Minute Jasmine Rice, 8.8 oz, 8.8 Ounce
$2.99$0.34/oz
Fresh Ginger, 5 Ounce
$0.93 avg/ea$2.99/lb
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
Bowl & Basket Unsweetened Coconut Milk, 13.5 fl oz, 13.5 Fluid ounce
$1.99$0.15/fl oz
Bowl & Basket Shiitake Mushrooms, 3.5 oz, 3.5 Ounce
$4.49$1.28/oz
Badia Kosher Salt, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
$3.49$0.44/oz
Bowl & Basket Pure Ground Black Pepper, 3 oz, 3 Ounce
$3.49$1.16/oz
Fresh North Atlantic Sea Scallops, 1 Pound
$29.99/lb$29.99/lb
Fresh Mango, each, 1 Each
$1.25
Badia Basil, 0.75 oz, 0.75 Ounce
$2.79$3.72/oz
Organic Cilantro, bunch, 1 Each
$1.99
Saratoga Sparkling Carbonated Spring Water, 28 fl oz, 28 Fluid ounce
$3.19$0.11/fl oz
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds -1 minute more. Carefully add coconut milk and ½ cup water to the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is nearly all absorbed, 15- 20 minutes. Remove from heat and continue to steam, covered, 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced shiitakes and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the water has cooked out and the mushrooms are lightly golden, 5-7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan, and return it to the stovetop.
- Season scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat remaining peanut oil in skillet over medium-high. When oil is shimmering, add scallops to the pan and sear until golden, about 2-2 ½ minutes per side.
- When rice is ready, fluff with a fork and gently stir in shiitakes, mango, basil, and cilantro.
- Divide rice among plates and top with scallops, garnishing with more basil and cilantro leaves.