Busy Cooks

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Busy Cooks

Sweet and Sour Scallops

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Scallops are such a versatile meat; they adapt to any flavor or cuisine. This delicate sweet and sour sauce studded with chunks of brightly colored peppers, is delicious.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 lb. bay scallops, thawed if frozen, patted dry
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving 2 Tbsp. juice
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • hot cooked rice

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in large skillet. Meanwhile, toss flour and scallops. Add coated scallops to olive oil and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.

Add peppers and onions to skillet. Stir fry over high heat until vegetables are crisp tender, 4-6 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, combine sugar, pineapple juice, pineapple, cornstarch, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in small bowl. Pour sauce over vegetables and cook over medium high heat until thickened, 3-5 minutes.

Return scallops to skillet and cook over medium high heat until heated and coated with sauce, about 2-3 minutes. Serve over hot rice. 4 servings

NOTE: If using sea scallops, cook for 5-6 minutes in first cooking, then follow recipe, cooking 3-4 minutes at end until scallops are tender and opaque.

Calories: 470
Carbs: 52 grams
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 5 grams
Vitamin C: 35% DV

User Reviews Write Review

Explore Busy Cooks

About.com Special Features

Out of Dinner Ideas?

Try our Meal Planner for great recipe ideas that are guaranteed to make meal prep easier. More >

Eat Low Fat on a Budget

Nutritious, low-fat foods don't have to break the bank. More >

Busy Cooks

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Busy Cooks
  4. Recipes
  5. Entree Recipes
  6. Seafood Recipes
  7. Scallop Recipes
  8. Sweet and Sour Scallops Recipe - Start With Scallops Seafood Entrees Recipes

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.