King Prawn and Scallop in Ginger Butter Recipe
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King Prawn and Scallop in Ginger Butter

By: MACKENZIETHORPE 
"Prawns and scallops in a ginger butter sauce with shredded carrot and leeks. Delicious served with plain basmati rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 leek, chopped
  • 10 sea scallops, halved
  • 1/3 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • chopped fresh chives for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring the wine, vegetable stock, ginger, and garlic to boil in a skillet. Mix in the carrot and leek, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix in scallops and prawns. Stir in the butter cubes. Continue cooking until butter is melted and scallops and prawns are opaque. Sprinkle with chives, and season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 629 | Total Fat: 47.8g | Cholesterol: 283mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Lisa   view full review
This recipe was fantastic! I reduced the butter from 1/2 cup to 2 TBS and used it first in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by John Mc   view full review
This recipe was a big hit. I reduced the amount of butter and 'sweated' the vegetables first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by Mike Harvey Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This makes an excellent sauce to compliment any seafood. I served this in a salad bowl over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by willdozer781   view full review
this was a very tasty dinner
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by Lori   view full review
A great easy & tasty way to serve seafood of any kind. I served it with rice and a salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by Michelle   view full review
this was fantastic!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Oishii   view full review
Prepared with 3T butter, sauteeing garlic, ginger, and vegetables slightly beforehand. Served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Dixie'sMom   view full review
Sorry, but I was hoping for so much more from this recipe. Made exactly as written, however...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by thefayray   view full review
Mmmmm....this was so good! The only thing I added was a squeeze of lemon at the end, which it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by greenthumb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used all scallops as I had n o shrimp. Fantastic!

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