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How to Cook Scallops with Stir-Fried Vegetables

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For the healthier side on a rainy day, I tried cooking this easy scallop recipe for the first time, which gives a bit of Japanese Steakhouse taste at home. To sum it up, this dish can be served for any special dinner occasion. You can also toast to end the workday by serving this dish that is perfectly sized for two. Ingredients 4 teaspoons of olive oil (to be divided) 1 1/2 pounds of bay scallops 1 medium onion to be sliced thinly 7 ounces fresh shitake mushrooms (retain only the caps) 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 cloves minced garlic 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup mung bean sprouts 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small bunch scallion (for garnishing) Instructions Dry the bay scallops with a paper towel so that it will be easier to sear. Set aside Cut the onion into half and slice them thinly. Remove the mushroom stems and discard them away. Slice the caps. Mince 2 cloves garlic. Shred 1 cup of carrots. Slice the scallions for garnishing He...

How to Cook Pan-Seared Fish with Prawns and Scallops in Garlic & Butter

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Being a seafood lover, it can be a rewarding dish to understand why seafood tastes so great. Fish is important for our bodies, how much fish we should eat and how to fit seafood into your diet. It is just one of those days and definitely, I do not like to spend exorbitantly on seafood by eating at restaurants. To satisfy my craving, I decided to cook a delicious meal of pan-seared fish with prawns and scallops on garlic and butter for the first time. 😂 Ingredients 2 fresh fish fillets of about 100 to 200g each 150 grams tiger prawns (about 6 in total), de-shelled with tails on 100 to 200 grams fresh scallops (without shells) 2 teaspoons dried basil or parsley 4 to 6 cloves of garlic (minced) 2 teaspoons of butter 2 teaspoons of olive oil salt & pepper Instructions Season the fish, prawns and scallops with the dried basil / parsley, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Leave 1 clove garlic aside (for Step 2)    Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a pan. Melt the butter on m...