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Lemongrass Scallops with Spicy Sesame Noodles
A quick and easy weeknight dinner that doesn't skimp out on the flavour. Hearty scallops marinated in lemongrass and seared to perfection served with vermicelli rice noodles and a spicy sesame sauce.
YIELDS
4
Ingredients
Spicy Sesame Noodles
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, stirred
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted hazelnut oil
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Hot water, to loosen
- 200g vermicelli rice noodles
Scallops
- 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly minced
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- Limes for juicing, garnish
Assemble and Serve
- Scallions, finely sliced
- Sesame seeds, toasted
- Canned chickpeas, roasted
- Chili crisp
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, picked
- Re-hydrated lobster mushrooms
Directions
Spicy Sesame Noodles
- Combine the tahini, peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, sambal, hazelnut oil, lime juice and zest, mirin, garlic, and honey in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk to combine, then add hot water (boil in the kettle to save time!) to loosen to a desired saucy consistency. Set aside.
- Cook noodles per package instructions, then toss in the sauce!
Scallops
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel, then season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of nutritional yeast.
- Bring a cast-iron pan up to high heat, then add a splash of olive oil. When very hot, add the scallops and sear on high for a minute or until well browned.
- Remove the scallops, then reduce the pan to medium-low, allowing it to cool slightly.
Assemble and Serve
- Add another oil splash, followed by the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. Sweat for two to three minutes, then add the butter. Increase the heat to medium, then add back the scallops and baste.
- Baste and finish cooking for another minute or two, then serve on top of the noodles with freshly sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, crispy chickpeas, chilli crisp, picked cilantro and limes. Enjoy!
