These Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops are not only gorgeous but they take less than 40 minutes, including marinating and have a wonderful hint of strawberry!
Honestly, how pretty are these Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops? We like to try new foods. We also like to try new methods to enjoy our staple favorites in a different way.
That is one of the reasons these strawberry infused scallops are so fun. A totally new way to prepare a seafood that we eat often but usually with garlic and citrus.
Be Sure to Buy Dry Aged Sea Scallops!
You always want to check the ingredients on the package of scallops that you buy! The only ingredient that should be there is scallops. If you see Sodium Tripolyphosphate, STPP for short, in the ingredients, don’t buy them! The scallops will have a bitter after taste and they lose all of their sweet flavor!
Like everyone else, we are also busy and don’t have time to spend hours slaving over a hot stove! Enter these easy sea scallops. They take between five and ten minutes to cook, depending on the size of the scallop, and about 30 minutes to marinate.
I also love to use other ingredients in my pantry that I have made throughout the year because I know that I have controlled the ingredients. Case in point would be this low sugar strawberry jam. Here is a link for Low Sugar Strawberry Jam, just substitute strawberries in the recipe.
The other beautiful thing about this recipe is that you only need 5 ingredients! Just add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon and 1/2 of lime to the strawberry jam and whisk in about 1 tablespoon of olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. That’s it!
Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
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Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sea scallops, preferably Dry Aged Scallops *See Recipe Notes Below
- 1/2 juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 c strawberry jam, low sugar
- 4 tsp Olive Oil just enough to thin marinade
- 2 drops red food coloring Optional to enhance color
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
Instructions
- Thaw scallops according to package directions, if using frozen
- Add lemon and lime juice to strawberry jam. Mix thoroughly.
- Whisk in olive oil until mixture resembles the texture of maple syrup. Add a few drops food coloring, if desired.
- Place scallops in the marinade a stir to coat. Place scallops in refrigerator and stir every 10 minutes to coat again,
- After 20 minutes, remove scallops and marinade to allow scallops to come to room temperature.
- Immediately after removing scallops from the marinade, Place marinade in a small saucepan and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and serving with scallops.
- Heat a saute' pan with an additional 2 tsp. olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Saute' scallops until golden brown on on side, then flip and saute' the other side. Internal temperature should be 130°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Sounds good. I’m going to make them tonight But what should I serve as sides?
I always love scallops with some rice. Jasmine if you have it in the house. Also asparagus would be good. A green salad. Something like that. I hope that helps! Thanks for your comment, Traci!
I love sea scallops. What a great idea for using fresh seasonal strawberries. I’ll put this one on my list of recipes to try.
Thank you, Michelle! Don’t you love it when strawberries are in season?
These sound delicious, and your plating is perfection! So pretty!
Thank you so much, Mary! I appreciate your visiting!
Strawberry and seafood! How brilliant! I don’t eat a lot of meat but I do love scallops. 🙂
Thanks, Christine! It was actually a great combination!
Whoa, I’ve never seen this before at all, which is awesome. The color is so pretty too!
Thank you so much, Meg! Your comment is greatly appreciated!
Wow! I bet these are amazing! I have never had scallops infused with strawberry before, such a great idea!
Thank you for stopping by, Emily! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Yes, yes, yes! I want to eat all of them! On everyone’s plates! When they aren’t looking. I can’t wait to make this!
Thank you Elaine! You would probably have to be quick and stealthy to steal them off of my plate! 🙂
Your scallops are so tempting Beth, beautifully plated too!
Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate your comment!
They look wonderful Beth, and so beautifully presented! ????
Thank you so much for stopping by, Gabby! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
I love using fruits in normally savory dishes. It’s such a surprise. And aren’t scallops the best to cook quickly?
They are so quick and easy! I love them for a simple, special meal! Thanks Katherine!
What a creative idea! I do love scallops, these look very fresh and inviting!
The strawberries do add a brightness to the scallops! Thank you Hope!
This is so interesting! I’d never think to put seafood and strawberries together but these look fab! I love discovering interesting combinations like this, it just proves that your blog does exactly what you say…it takes us on a culinary adventure!
That is so very sweet of you, Cliona! I’m so glad you enjoy this little project of mine!
What a great idea for adding flavor to scallops! These sound delicious.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, Michelle! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Super unique! This makes sense to use the sweet and slightly tart strawberries instead of citrus. Your photos are so beautiful.
Thank you so much, Amanda! They were very good!
I’ve never seen scallops prepared like this but they look absolutely wonderful! Such an elegant plate.
Thank you Catherine! They were fun to come up with!
What a beautiful colour these are. I bet the strawberry flavour really shines through in this dish too.
Thank you for visiting and commenting today, Dannii! They have a nice hint of strawberry flavor!
What a great idea for scallops! These sound wonderful!
Thank you Marsha! I appreciate your stopping by!