Scallops with Thai Sauce

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
Tender scallops and crunchy cashews star at dinnertime tonight! This recipe calls for sea scallops, which are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You could also use their sweeter, smaller relative, the bay scallop. —Joe Hable of Madison, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 cup salted cashews
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
  • Hot cooked angel hair pasta, optional

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, peanut butter and chili sauce until smooth; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, saute scallops in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  3. In the same pan, saute the onion, red pepper and cashews in remaining oil for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  4. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add scallops and corn; heat through. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 307 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.