Teriyaki Scallops

Bring a touch of elegance to your table with these irresistibly succulent Teriyaki Scallops, a seafood dish that’s as quick to prepare as it is delicious. Featuring tender seared scallops coated in a luscious homemade teriyaki glaze made with soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. The rich teriyaki sauce, thickened to glossy perfection, clings to the golden-brown scallops, making every bite a burst of flavor. Garnished with sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions, these Teriyaki Scallops can be served as a stunning standalone entrée or paired with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for an elegant, restaurant-quality meal at home. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Large scallops
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 stalks Scallions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and add the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot but not smoking, gently place the scallops into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust and are just opaque in the center. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium and add the teriyaki sauce to the same skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another minute while stirring until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Step 8

Return the scallops to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the teriyaki glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Transfer the glazed scallops to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Teriyaki Scallops as a standalone dish or alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	589.7 grams (589.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	911

Total Fat 30.90g	40%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 148mg	49%
Sodium 5313mg	231%
Total Carbohydrate 75.60g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 44.70g
Protein 81.60g	163%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128mg	10%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1519mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 33.3%