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Healthy Recipes using Cooked Sea Scallops

Lemon Garlic Sea Scallops with Quinoa Salad

This refreshing dish features seared sea scallops paired with a zesty lemon garlic sauce and served over a bed of nutritious quinoa salad.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the cooked sea scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
  3. In a bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve scallops on top of the salad.

Spicy Scallop Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These healthy tacos feature seasoned sea scallops topped with a fresh avocado salsa, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Toss the cooked sea scallops with chili powder, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet and fill each with scallops.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Top tacos with avocado salsa.

Scallop and Asparagus Stir-Fry

A quick and healthy stir-fry featuring tender sea scallops and crisp asparagus, tossed in a light soy sauce and ginger dressing.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into pieces)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  2. Add asparagus and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in the cooked sea scallops, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Mediterranean Scallop Salad

A vibrant salad combining cooked sea scallops with mixed greens, olives, and a tangy vinaigrette for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add mixed greens, olives, and feta cheese, tossing to combine.
  3. Top the salad with cooked sea scallops and serve immediately.

Scallop and Cauliflower Rice Bowl

This low-carb bowl features sautéed sea scallops served over a bed of cauliflower rice, topped with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  2. Add cooked sea scallops and cayenne pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Serve the scallops and cauliflower rice in a bowl, garnished with lime juice and cilantro.

Coconut Curry Scallops

A flavorful dish of sea scallops simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, served with steamed vegetables for a healthy twist.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté bell pepper and snap peas until tender.
  2. Stir in coconut milk and red curry paste, bringing to a simmer.
  3. Add cooked sea scallops and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

Scallop and Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of cooked sea scallops, spinach, and quinoa, baked to perfection for a healthy meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 4 bell peppers (halved and seeded)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked sea scallops, quinoa, spinach, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the bell pepper halves with the mixture, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Scallop and Zucchini Noodles

A light and healthy dish featuring seared sea scallops served over spiralized zucchini noodles, drizzled with a lemon herb sauce.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup basil (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté spiralized zucchini for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  2. Add cooked sea scallops and lemon juice, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil before serving.

Herb-Crusted Scallops with Sweet Potato Mash

Deliciously herb-crusted sea scallops served alongside creamy sweet potato mash, creating a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper. Coat scallops in the mixture.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Serve with sweet potato mash.

Scallop and Mango Ceviche

A refreshing and light ceviche made with cooked sea scallops and ripe mango, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked sea scallops (chopped)
  • 1 ripe mango (diced)
  • 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped scallops, mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Toss gently to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Serve chilled as a refreshing appetizer.