PHEW! Last nights recipe was insane! Don't get me wrong, scallops are pretty good since I've converted to liking them and last nights scallops were delicious but the process of making good scallops was good, bad and ugly (hence the title of today's post)!
The Good
The meal did turn out pretty good despite the actual making of it, that I will explain later. Scallops on top of stir fried noodles with a teriyaki wine sauce was great =) I've never really taken to scallops but after making three recipes from the cookbook, I've discovered a new food I thoroughly enjoy.
The Bad
For some strange reason, I can not get my scallops to sear right. I know all things come with patience, but this is my third time cooking these little suckers! Directions say to get your pan hot and the scallops should sear on each side for no more than 3 minutes. This usually consists of the scallops getting stuck to the pan and the seasoning coming off of the scallops. This meal also did not take the 30 minutes it suggests, it took more like an hour after fighting with the heat and keeping the pan coated so nothing is burned.
The Ugly
The dishes after my ordeal was very ugly, not to mention the pan that I cooked the scallops in. The bottom was completely coated with sesame seeds and was a little burnt!!! It was pretty ugly.
Teriyaki Sesame Scallops with Asian Noodles
1 frozen bag of large sea scallops
salt
black pepper
3 1/2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
olive oil
5 tablespoons teriyaki marinade
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet rice wine
1 1/2 tablespoons of water
sliced green onions for garnish
Thaw scallops and pat dry. The drier the scallops are the better they will sear rather than steam. Sprinkle salt and pepper over scallops and dredge in sesame seeds. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet and add the sesame seed covered scallops, cooking approximately 3 minutes on each side. If there is not enough room in your skillet for all the scallops, you can cook half and just keep them warm as you cook the remainder.
Combine the teriyaki marinade, sweet rice wine, and water. Add to pan and cook 1 minute. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and garnish with the onions.
Asian Noodles
3 ounces of whole wheat noodles
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
Cook noodles like normal. While noodles cook, put oil in a wok or other non stick skillet and heat. Saute the green onions, add the garlic and drain noodles with soy sauce to the pan. Cook and toss well merging all the flavors together.
Place noodles on a plate and top with scallops and marinade.
- Health Info -
Scallops - Scallops are actually a very good source of a very important nutrient for cardiovascular health, vitamin B12. In addition to their B12, scallops are a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids and a good source of magnesium and potassium, three other nutrients that provide significant benefits for the cardiovascular system. Omega-3 fats keep your blood flowing smoothly by preventing the formation of blood clots. Magnesium helps out by causing blood vessels to relax, thus helping to lower blood pressure while improving blood flow. Potassium helps to maintain normal blood pressure levels.
Sesame Seeds - Not only are sesame seeds a very good source of manganese and copper, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber.
Green Onions - The green onion's medicinal part is its stem. It works as well as an antipyretic, expectorant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It is effective against colds, headaches, chills to the stomach, indigestion, and also for insomnia. The white stem contains a lot of glucose and allyl sulfides. The compounds responsible for the strong odor of green onions are also what provide some of the biggest health benefits green onions offer. Onions contain allyl propyl disulphide, which has been shown to lower blood sugar levels. Quercetin, an antioxidant found in green onions, offers anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine benefits. Onions are rich in chromium, an essential mineral used by the body to regulate glucose and for the metabolism and storage of macro nutrients. Green onions are rich in vitamin C which not only boosts immunity, but offers protection from cardiovascular disease, eye disease, and skin wrinkling. Other nutrients found in green onions, include fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
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