Scallops, Black Beans and Chilli

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0
Scallops, Black Beans and Chilli
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons fermented black beans , rinsed
3/4 inch fresh ginger , cut into very thin matchsticks
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
8 fresh sea scallops , on the shell
1 long red chile , seeds removed and finely sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
130
Sugar
2g
Fat
1g
This dish combines fresh sea scallops with a savory black bean sauce and spicy chili peppers for a unique and flavorful seafood dish. Scallops are a popular delicacy and are known for their tender texture and sweet, briny flavor. When paired with the bold flavors of the black bean and chili sauce, the scallops take on a whole new level of complexity and depth. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or as an impressive appetizer for your next dinner party.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the fermented black beans, ginger matchsticks, sugar, rice wine or sherry, and soy sauce.
2.Preheat a grill to high heat.
3.Brush each scallop with sesame oil.
4.Grill the scallops on the half shell for about 4 minutes on each side, or until slightly charred and cooked through.
5.Spoon the bean sauce mixture on top of each scallop.
6.Garnish with sliced red chili and serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to prepare, and requires only a handful of ingredients.

The combination of the black bean sauce, ginger, and chili adds bold and spicy flavors to the sweet and succulent scallops.

CONS

Seafood can be expensive and difficult to find in some areas.

If you are not a fan of spicy food, you may want to omit the chili from the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are a low-calorie seafood that is high in protein and essential minerals such as zinc and magnesium.
Black beans are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.
Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits, while chili peppers have been linked to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation.

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