Sautéed Scallops with Butter and Soy Sauce
Sautéed Scallops with Butter and Soy Sauce is a popular Japanese dish featuring scallops. The combination of flavorful scallops and rich, savory butter and soy sauce is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8 sea scallops
- ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour (for the scallops)
- 2 tsp salted butter (0.17 oz/5 g per 1 tsp)
Seasonings:
- ½ Tbsp sake
- ½ Tbsp mirin
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
Toppings:
- pinch of ground black pepper
- green onions / scallions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Lightly dust them with flour, shaking off any excess so that they are coated with a thin layer.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the scallops over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until browned. Then, flip them over and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the seasonings (sake, mirin, and soy sauce) and butter to the pan. Continue cooking, occasionally swirling the pan, until the butter has melted.
- Serve on a plate and spoon the sauce over the scallops. Sprinkle with pepper and green onions to taste.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 96.41kcal Carbohydrates: 5.54g Protein: 7.96g Fat: 4.38g Saturated Fat: 2.65g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.24g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.08g Trans Fat: 0.17g Cholesterol: 25.15mg Sodium: 555.42mg Potassium: 137.33mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 1.1g Vitamin A: 127.09IU Calcium: 6.4mg Iron: 0.44mg
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