🥥🧄 Coconut-Lime Scallop Skillet with Fresh Cilantro – Delicately seared scallops bathed in a creamy coconut-lime sauce, infused with garlic, ginger, and a splash of citrus.
Bright, silky, and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish brings restaurant-level flavor straight to your table. 🍋🌿
🍴 Ingredients:
400g (14 oz) sea scallops, patted dry
1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
1 tsp honey or brown sugar
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: red chili flakes or sliced chili for heat
🔥 How to Make It:
Sear the scallops:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear for 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Build the sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger, and shallot. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and soft.
Simmer the coconut-lime base:
Stir in coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce, and honey. Let simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly and thicken.
Return scallops to the skillet:
Gently nestle the scallops back into the sauce and cook for another minute to warm through.
Serve and garnish:
Spoon the scallops and sauce into shallow bowls or over jasmine rice. Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional chili flakes.
🌟 Serving Tip:
Pairs beautifully with rice noodles, sautéed greens, or a crisp cucumber salad. Don’t forget a lime wedge on the side for an extra citrus kick!
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