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Asian Style Grilled Sweet And Sour Scallops Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with these succulent Asian Style Grilled Sweet and Sour Scallops! This recipe yields 5-6 skewers from 2 pounds of scallops (easily doubled!), boasting a vibrant sweet and sour glaze that perfectly complements the tender, juicy scallops. The marinade, a fragrant blend of rice wine and ginger, infuses the scallops with incredible flavor. Get ready for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with delicious Asian-inspired tastes!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 51 mins
Calories 310.6 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Asian Style Grilled Sweet And Sour Scallops 86

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Style Grilled Sweet And Sour Scallops

  • 2 pounds scallops
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup rice wine
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • cooked rice, for serving
  • chopped green onions, for garnish
  • 6 wooden skewers

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How to Make Asian Style Grilled Sweet And Sour Scallops

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup rice wine and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. Pour mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add 2 pounds of scallops, seal the bag, and gently toss to coat.
  2. Refrigerate the scallops for at least 35 minutes (or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor infusion).
  3. Soak 6 wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove the scallops from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  7. Thread the scallops onto the soaked skewers, leaving about 1/2-inch space between each scallop.
  8. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the scallops are cooked through and slightly browned.
  9. Brush the scallops generously with the prepared sweet and sour sauce during the last minute of grilling.
  10. Serve the grilled scallops immediately, drizzled with any remaining sauce. Garnish with cooked rice and chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

1g

Carbs

8g

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