Pan Seared Scallops with Lime, Chilli and Coriander
Pan Seared Scallops with Lime, Chilli and Coriander
Ingredients
- 4 scallops with shell
- Splash of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 1 lime
- Handful of fresh coriander
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Remove the shell of scallops (keep the shell to serve the scallops), clean and dry them,
- Roughly chop the garlic, chilli and coriander,
- Heat the olive oil in pan and fry the scallops for 1 minute till it gets golden, then turn them over to fry the other side,
- After you turn it, add the chopped garlic and red chilli into the pan,
- Cook the scallops, garlic and red chilli for 1 minute,
- Before taking it from the heat, add the lime juice and let it absorb,
- Put the cooked scallops in the shell with chillies and season it with salt and pepper,
- To garnish it, add the roughly chopped coriander and drizzle of olive oil,
- Enjoy!
When it is hot outside, having some light food is always the best option. Salads or fish are a few options to consider, which are actually good for your health too. Pan seared scallops with lime, chilli and coriander is something you might want to try out! It only takes a few minutes to cook and the result is just delicious!
Do you love cooking? If you love cooking then you probably like trying new recipes or just experiment with the ingredients you have in your fridge. Some food can be tricky to cook, especially if it is your first time. Scallops fits into this category, I remember watching Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen and him complaining about them either being almost rare or overcooked. If you try to cook scallops and they don't turn out perfect, don't give up, it is all about learning! You can always start with easy recipes like pan seared scallops to test how to cook them.
Pan seared scallops with lime, chilli and coriander is so easy to make, you only need a few ingredients. It is healthy, fresh and delicious. Lime gives that zesty taste that kicks in. If you are not a chilli person, then you can either skip it or use sweet paprika to give some colour. You can have it as a starter or just as a party food, your guests will enjoy the soft texture of these scallops.
If you want a fancy way of presenting the scallops, get the scallops in shell. Once you remove the scallops from the shell, you can just clean the shell and you have perfect plate to serve them. Don't you think that it is a cool idea?
Are you a seafood person? What's your favourite seafood and which drink would you go for? White, rosé or some edgy cocktail?
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I've never cooked scallops myself but you inspired me to try your recipe :) Those sandwiches look delicious by the way :) x <a href="http://mummysbeautycorner.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Mummy’s Beauty Corner </a>
You should give it a try, it is so easy to make :) x
This looks so beautifully presented, Ela - I'm a big seafood fan
Thank you!
I don't like coriander, but I do like scallops. If someone else cooks them, that is, but that is true for food in general. <a href="http://lindalibraloca.com/" rel="nofollow">Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking</a>
Luckily husband loves cooking and coming up with his own recipes :)
A man that cooks is a keeper.
Mmmmm scallops have to be one of my fave seafood dishes and I am seriously drooling over yours. I might try cooking these for my boyfriend, although they will probably look (and taste) no where near as good as yours Rachel xx http://www.thedailyluxe.net
I am sure yours will turn out as good as these ones :) x
This looks delicious! I'm a vegetarian so I can't have scallops, but I've seen fish alternatives around so I might have to give them a go with this recipe! <a href="http://www.georgiamegan.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">|Georgia Megan|</a>
Can't you eat scallops? I thought vegetarians can have seafood!
This sounds like a great option for a dinner party, love they way you photographed the dish.
It is a perfect dinner party food! Thank you :)
I love seafood! xx www.belezaemcachos.com
It is delish, isn't it? x
This looks so good, I don't eat seafood but there are so many other ways to make this! Parie x classandglitter.com
I love seafood, they are healthy and delicious :) x
OMg this looks so good! Got me hungry now Candice | <a href="http://www.beautycandyloves.co.za" rel="nofollow">Beauty Candy Loves</a>
It is so yummy!
Before I was a veggie I loved scallops, though they're hard to get right! Corinne x www.skinnedcartree.com
Yeah they are hard to get right, once you get it right, it is so yummy! x
I am loving your food and drinks posts Ela, this looks absolutely delicious! Gemma x www.jacquardflower.uk
Happy to hear that :) x
I loving your photos so much! so alive and great recipe! What camera do you use? www.fashionparadoxes.com
Thank you :) Nikon d3200!
I'm not a fan of fish or seafood but these look amazing! <a href="http://www.daniellesbeautyblog.com" rel="nofollow">Danielle's Beauty Blog</a>
I love seafood :)
I've never even tried a scallop before to be honest but these look incredible!! www.ohsobecky.com
They are absolutely delicious, you should give it a try!
I love seafood and this just looks beautiful! :)
I love seafood too :)
I love seafood, this looks delicious Ela. Thanks for the recipe, I will try it out. <a href="http://www.tessyonyia.com" rel="nofollow">www.tessyonyia.com</a>
Seafood is so yummy, I love it!
This is definitely perfect 'end of Summer' food! There's nothing that says goodbye to warm weather like seafood! Loving these food and drink recipes you have been posting lately Ela, keep them coming! X Anjelique <a href="http://www.anjelique.com.au" rel="nofollow">http://anjelique.com.au</a> | snapchat: anjeliquetv
Totally agree with you! Aww thank you, I am so happy to hear that :) x
I don't like seafood but I do admit that these look amazing! Great presentation :) <a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>
Aww thank you :)
Oh Ela, this looks incredible. How unbelievably tasty!! Scallops are my favourite too so I seriously need to try this. Elle www.theellenextdoor.com xx
They are so delicious, aren't they? x
Such beautiful presentation! You're such a talented cook. Everything in the picture looks absolutely delicious! x Sally - <a href="http://www.diagonsally.com" rel="nofollow">DiagonSally</a>
Aww thank you so much :) x
It looks so yummy, love your food pics too, they're always so good! Xx www.thefashinfolks.com
Thank you so much :) x
Wow, this looks amazing! I haven't cooked scallops in so long. I agree, they can be a bit tricky to work with because they can easily become overcooked and rubbery, it's one of those those things, like you've said, that require practice! Now, I think you've given me an idea for this weekend, I just may make this! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having a great week so far! XO, Jalisa www.thestylecontour.com
They are tricky to cook, however, once you get it right, it is so delicious! Have a great week, beauty! x
Oh my, that looks amazing!! Your photos are just amazing Ela. I love scallops so I must give this a try. Emma | http://www.fluffandfripperies.com
Thank you so much :)
Wow, these sound absolutely fabulous! Lime and chilli are two of my favourite flavours when it comes to food. So this seems like the most amazing Summer dish to be honest Ela. Your pictures look absolutely beautiful as well, I'm definitely appreciating the presentation right now.:D - www.veebzboo.com - Urban Chic - www.youtube.com/veebzboo - The Ride or Die Make-up Tag by Jaclyn Hill
Aww thank you so much, beauty :) x
So much yum!!! Erica www.pumpsandpushups.com
It is yummy!
OMG, Ela, I'm salivating. I love scallops! It sounds like quick and easy recipe, I'm definitely bookmarking it. http://carolinapage.eu
It is so quick and absolutely delicious :)
One thing is for sure, this is one VERY photogenic recipe! I don't really eat seafood (past allergies, not sure if they're still present) - but I could perhaps be tempted to risk it for these! haha ;) Gabrielle | <a href="http://aglassofice.com" rel="nofollow">A Glass Of Ice </a>x
Oh no, you better stay away from seafood! I really like how the photo turned out :) x
It looks so yummy and pics are just too good. I am salivating :P I am definitely gonna make this soon :) -Karishma http://yourbeautyjournal.com/nyc-liquid-eyeliner-in-blackest-black-review/
Ha ha :) It is so yummy!
This looks so delicious! Thanks for the recipe! Adi xx fancycorrectitude.com instagram.com/fancycorrectitude
It is delish! x
This is so pretty! I love how you use the whole scallop including the shell. Such a great way to delight the senses - both taste and sight! xx Yasmin http://banglesandbungalows.com
I love how the photos turned out :) x
This recipe is really easy to follow and seems quite quick to make. I've bookmarked this so I can give it a go. I'm trying to learn how to cook and this looks like such a good, versatile dish :) <a href="http://velvetblush.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Velvet Blush</a>
It is really easy and only takes a few minutes to took, also the result is absolutely delicious :)
this looks amazing! I'm not into fish but it still looks so good! http://claresloves.blogspot.com/
I like how it turned out :)
Food is forever bae! This looks so yummy. Thanks for the recipes, Elle dear. :) http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk
It is so yummy :)
oh my! these look beautiful and tasty! <a href="http://kelseybang.com/" rel="nofollow">kelseybang.com</a>
It is so yummy and look so good!
It's 2.30pm now and I haven't had breakfast nor lunch yet and I am so hungry! This looks so delicious and the recipe looks so easy! Yiota <a href="http://pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com.cy/" rel="nofollow">PinkDaisyLoves</a>
Oh no... Whenever I read a food post in the evening, I feel so hungry instantly :)
How delicious! I love scallops, had scallops the other day with dark chocolate, so unique! Laura xo www.shehearts.net
Yum :) looks soo good!