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Sautéed Scallops with Butter and Soy Sauce

Sautéed Scallops with Butter and Soy Sauce

Sautéed Scallops with Butter and Soy Sauce is a classic Japanese dish featuring scallops. The combination of the flavorful scallops with rich, savory butter and soy sauce is sure to captivate you.
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Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 sea scallops
  • - ½ Tbsp cake flour (for the scallops)
  • 0.35 oz salted butter

Seasonings:

  • ½ Tbsp sake
  • ½ Tbsp mirin
  • ½ Tbsp soy sauce

Toppings:

  • pinch of ground black pepper
  • green onions / scallions (thinly sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Dust the scallops with flour, shaking off any excess so that they are coated with a thin layer of flour.
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  • Heat oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add the scallops and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Then, flip them over and sauté the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
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  • Add seasonings (sake, mirin, and soy sauce) and butter to the pan. Heat the mixture, occasionally shaking the pan to mix the butter until it melts.
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  • Serve on a plate with the seasoned mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and green onions to taste.
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Nutrition

Calories: 95.46kcal Carbohydrates: 5.35g Protein: 7.97g Fat: 4.36g Saturated Fat: 2.63g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.24g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.07g Trans Fat: 0.17g Cholesterol: 25.06mg Sodium: 555.15mg Potassium: 136.22mg Fiber: 0.08g Sugar: 1.1g Vitamin A: 125.81IU Calcium: 6.08mg Iron: 0.36mg
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Quick, Seafood, Side Dishes
Keyword: butter, scallop, soy sauce
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