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Maple and Miso Scallops

[heart_this] · May 7, 2009 · 51 Comments

Maple and Miso Scallops

Despite the fact that it is still well within the cool Spring jacket weather here, I have been getting more into the warm weather food mood. I see warmer weather food as generally requiring little or no oven time, being lighter and including more salads. When those lighter meals include pan seared scallops in a maple syrup and miso sauce like this recipe that I encountered on Cook Eat Fret it is not hard to see why I wanted to make it right away. It does not take much to convince me to try a meal with both scallops and maple syrup and I always enjoy finding new ways to enjoy miso. This meal was super quick and easy to make requiring only a few minutes to pan sear the scallops, a few minutes to make the simple pan sauce and a few minutes to throw together a simple salad. I figured that serving the scallops on a salad would be nice as the extra maple and miso sauce would work as a dressing. The maple and miso sauce was really nice. I liked how the salty miso worked with the sweet maple syrup and how the tangy vinegar balanced everything out. What a great way to enjoy both maple syrup and miso!

Maple and Miso Scallops

Maple and Miso Scallops

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 8 large scallops (patted dry)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons miso
directions
  1. Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan.
  3. Add the scallops and caramelize on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, and set aside.
  4. Add the vinegar, maple and miso to the pan and reduce to a sauce.
  5. Add the scallops back to the pan and toss to coat.
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Comments

  1. Sara says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:01 am

    This looks delicious! I love the idea of combining maple with miso.

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  2. Daziano says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:35 am

    Don’t tell me about the awful Spring this year… I’m south of the border and I thought the weather would be nicer here… And it has been raining since a week or so! But I’m sure this recipe could cheer me up!

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  3. Anonymous says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:39 am

    Gorgeous picture – well done!

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  4. Cynthia Gunawan says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:46 am

    They look really good!

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  5. Jo says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:06 am

    Kevin – the scallops look unbelievable (great photo and great recipe) and definately going to be tried down here in Australia… my husband loves scallops!!

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  6. Chef Fresco says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Oh wow! I’ve never thought of maple with scallops – looks amazing!

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  7. Jennifer says

    May 8, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Kevin, you drive me crazy with all the maple goodies!!! I love them!! these scallops are simply to die for!! thanks!

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  8. Deseree says

    May 8, 2009 at 2:24 am

    These look delicious! I am a sucker for scallops. I bet they are great with Maple and Miso. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Chow and Chatter says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:24 am

    wow i adore your recipes and fab photos thats a tasty little closet kitchen!

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  10. Bobby says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:25 am

    These scallops look fantastic!!

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  11. Helene says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:34 am

    All I’m missing to make your dish is Miso. What a great combination with the maple syrup. Great dish Kevin!

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  12. finsmom says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:45 am

    This sounds delicious!

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  13. Anonymous says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:52 am

    Oops..making me hungry kevin..am in love with scallops from the day have tasted..ooh.

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  14. tamilyn says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:58 am

    Dude, seriously-do you have a job outside of your kitchen? Where do you come up with this stuff? Okay, you said you were inspired by someone else’s recipe, but still!

    Reply
  15. Mary says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:27 am

    Kevin, I can’t begin to tell you how much I love and use miso. It’s a gift from the Gods.

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  16. My Asian Kitchen says

    May 8, 2009 at 7:00 am

    I want some too!! I’m a seafood lover.look great with miso!!

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  17. Manggy says

    May 8, 2009 at 7:31 am

    Yes please!! I can never turn away a lovely plate of scallops! 🙂

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  18. Elin says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Mouthwatering scallops…slurp slurp. Miso & Maple mmmmm wonderful combo!

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  19. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Great flavorings! This dish is superb!

    cheers,

    Rosa

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  20. noobcook says

    May 8, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Luv and sound of that sauce! It looks so refreshing.

    Reply
  21. Alsurdelsur "Reme" says

    May 8, 2009 at 10:12 am

    These vieiras must be a delight and a pleasure to be able to eat them.

    Greetings

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  22. Clivia says

    May 8, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Maple and miso – I’m salivating already. And such a simple recipe. Lovely photo!

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  23. Jeanine says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Because of you, I’m still wanting to buy myself a big old jug of maple syrup. 🙂 How can I be Canadian, and yet have never bought any Maple syrup?? Sheesh! And now you add scallops to that mix…another “want to try, but haven’t” cases. Looks fantastic, Kevin!

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  24. lisaiscooking says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    Gorgeous scallops! I’ve been thinking it’s been a long time since I made scallops, and after seeing this it’s been way too long.

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  25. Joanne says

    May 8, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I don’t like shellfish but I LOVE that maple/miso combo. I bet it would be great on salmon or pork chops.

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  26. pigpigscorner says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Wonderful combination. Lovely presentation!

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  27. Ginny says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I love scallops! This looks so delicious! 🙂

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  28. Debbie says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    What a delicious way to cook scallops…maple with miso. Sounds great!

    Reply
  29. Pam says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Oh Kevin, yet another winnner. Looks really, really delicious.

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    I love the look of it, but I wouldn’t get full of that little bite you shared! Hope it was just an appetizer.

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  31. Bridgett says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    My husband would flip for this!

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  32. Hillary says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    I wish I could cook with scallops in my kitchen at home. I imagine they would make any salad look this sophisticated! Nice recipe.

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  33. SarahKate says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    Those look amazing, what a cool combination.

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  34. Cookin' Canuck says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    Maple and miso. What a great combination. I adore scallops, so this is going on my “to try” list.

    http://www.cookincanuck.com

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  35. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Kevin, a fabulous-looking dish! Love the combination of maple and miso.

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  36. Marta says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    I love maple + miso on anything! I even put it in my stirfrys! I actually have never tried it on scallops, this makes perfect sense, they would go together so well!
    Thanks for sharing this great recipe, I’ll make it soon since spring finally decided to come around to Calgary 🙂

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  37. Anonymous says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    The maple is back!

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  38. Dawn says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I love that you literally never run out of wonderful creations. Another keeper Kevin!

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  39. twentyone-ten says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    This looks yummy. Great job!

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  40. K says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    God that sounds fabulous!

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  41. Anonymous says

    May 9, 2009 at 12:29 am

    I make a maple dijon sauce for my bacon wrapped scallops. I never thought of the miso w/ maple. Divine. Beautiful photo!

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  42. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    May 9, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Looks incredible – What a wonderful combination

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  43. Tangled Noodle says

    May 10, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Miso and maple syrup – just awesome! I’ve never heard of this combo but it clicked right away. This is a “print immediately” recipe!

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  44. Elra says

    May 10, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    Very interesting ingredients. Adding maple syrup will balance the saltiness of this miso. Delicious!

    Reply
  45. Jude says

    May 11, 2009 at 5:24 am

    Very creative flavor combo — sweet and salty.

    Reply
  46. Spryte says

    May 12, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    The maple mixed with miso threw me a little on this. I’m not a big maple fan… but I followed your link to your Sauteed Scallops in Miso Sauce and will DEFINITELY be making those!

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  47. Cramped Kitchen. says

    May 12, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Your pictures are beautiful and this recipe makes me so hungry. I will be trying this soon.

    Reply
  48. Mark Garso says

    May 16, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    My wife is a huge fan of scallops – this should be fabulous for her!

    Mark Garso

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  49. Ozzie says

    May 21, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Looks and sounds fabulous – going to make these for a dinner party Saturday night.

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  50. Intermediate Foodie says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Did you use red or white miso?

    Reply
  51. Kevin says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    I used a white miso but feel free to go with your favorite.

    Reply

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