Scallop Skewers with Mint Yoghurt Sauce
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
This recipe works with either fresh or frozen sea scallops, which are one of the most nutritious seafoods.
Ingredients
For the Sea Scallops
- Sea Scallops-8
- Garam masala-2 tbsp
- Ground Cumin-1 tsp
- Red Chili powder or paprika-1/4 tsp
- Lemon-cut into wedges
- Salt-to taste
For the Mint Yoghurt Sauce
- Mint-1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped
- Yoghurt-1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Garlic-1 minced
- Salt- to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the spices.
- Coat the scallops on one side with the spices and arrange on skewers.
- Heat the flat side of your oiled griddle pan.
- Place the skewers and let them cook on medium high for about 2 minutes per side. Look for a lovely sear.
- Mix all the ingredients for the mint yoghurt sauce.
- Arrange the skewers on top of some fresh salad and serve with the sauce.
- Squeeze some lemon juice all over.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen scallops?
Yes — the excerpt explicitly states this recipe works with either fresh or frozen sea scallops. If using frozen, thaw them completely and pat dry before coating with the spice mixture (2 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp chili powder).
How do I get a good sear without overcooking the scallops?
The instructions say to heat a flat-sided, oiled griddle pan and cook the skewers on medium-high for about 2 minutes per side, looking for a lovely sear. Scallops cook quickly — pull them off the heat as soon as they color on both sides to keep them tender.
