Chilli & Basil Scallops
- 5m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 10m Ready In
Quick and flavorful Asian-inspired scallops stir-fried with garlic, chili, and basil. Ready in minutes, perfect for a speedy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 clove garlic finely chopped
- 2 red chillies deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 red onion finely sliced
- 500 g scallops
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 basil leaves roughly chopped
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 8 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 260 mg
- Iron: 2.93 mg
- Magnesium: 71.7 mg
- Phosphorus: 633 mg
- Potassium: 834 mg
- Zinc: 2.76 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 500 g scallops
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Prepare
- 4 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 2 basil leaves, roughly chopped
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until smoking hot. Add the finely chopped garlic and deseeded, finely chopped red chillies, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Step 2.
Add the finely sliced red onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Then add the scallops and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, until the scallops start to turn golden at the edges.
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Step 3.
Pour in the light soy sauce and fish sauce, then sprinkle in the sugar and coarsely ground black pepper. Mix well and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the scallops are just cooked through and tender.
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Step 4.
Add the roughly chopped basil leaves, mix well, and serve immediately. Optionally, serve on scallop shells.