Description
Scallops with miso butter is a luxurious dish that transforms your culinary experience, delivering perfectly seared scallops drizzled in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Each bite is a delightful dance of flavors, making it perfect for intimate dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this recipe ensures you impress family and friends without the need for a private chef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh dry-packed scallops
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil and cook scallops for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the scallops gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque throughout. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in miso paste and lemon juice until combined.
- Plate the scallops, drizzle with miso butter sauce, and garnish with chives or green onions. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg