Seared Scallops with Plum Sauce

Scallops are seared until golden and served with a spiced mirin and plum reduction, topped with nori and chives.

Japanese Seafood Appetiser Scallops Plums

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

281.1

kcal / serving

1124.5 kcal total

Carbs

56.1g

per serving

224.2 g total

Fat

4.2g

per serving

16.8 g total

Protein

4.6g

per serving

18.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

150

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

150

Mirin

Or sweet rice wine

Fruits

440

Plums

Canned, drained, stones removed, chopped

NutsSeeds

tsp

Star Anise

Ground

pinch

Salt

To taste

pinch

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

tbsp

Chives

Finely chopped

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

Seafood

piece

Scallops

Roe trimmed off

Vegetables

tsp

Ginger

Ground

sheet

Nori Seaweed

Chopped

Method

Boil mirin, sugar, star anise, and ginger in a pan.

Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until syrupy.

Stir in chopped plums and remove from heat.

Oil the scallops and season with salt and pepper.

Sear scallops in a hot pan for 30 seconds per side until golden.

Spoon sauce into bowls, place a scallop on top, and garnish with nori and chives.