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Seared Scallops (Samundari Ratan)

Seared Scallops (Samundari Ratan)

Scallops are one of my favourite types of seafood, and this delicately balanced dish is a real treat. The spices real compliment the natural flavour of the scallops, without overwhelming them. This recipe is completely from scratch, you should be able to find most of the spices in supermarkets, or if not then try an Asian supermarket.

Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Difficulty: Advanced

Spiciness

Mild/Medium

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Ingredients

  • 12 king scallops with roe
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp small green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10 -12 curry leaves
  • 180g onions, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp crushed black pepper
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 110g fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 70ml coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Marinade:

  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil

Methods

  1. Clean, wash and towel dry the scallops.
  2. Mix all the marinade ingredients together and add the scallops, leave for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the mustard seeds, when they start to crackle add the garlic, ginger and green chillies, continue to stir fry for one minute.
  4. Add the curry leaves, onions and a pinch of salt, cook for 5 - 6 minutes until light golden in colour.
  5. Add all of the dry powder spices and stir fry for a few minutes adding a little water to ensure the spices do not stick and burn.
  6. Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat and cook for another 5 minutes then stir in the coconut milk and continue to simmer for a few more minutes.
  7. Check and adjust the seasoning, balancing with the lemon juice.  Add a little more water if required to thin the sauce.
  8. Sear the scallops on a griddle pan and set aside
  9. Pour the aromatic sauce over the scallops and serve.

Complement this dish with these products:

Mango Chutney

Lime Pickle

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