Quick Steamed Scallops

Name: Quick Steamed Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 450 g Scallops; 30 g Lemon juice; 12 g Garlic; 3 g Chili powder; 40 g Soy sauce; 200 g Noodles; 300 g Mixed vegetables

Quick Steamed Scallops · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 260 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Tender scallops gently steamed with bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and a subtle chili warmth, served over savory noodles and vegetables for a light, fresh, and satisfying seafood meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 260
Difficulty: easy

Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

450 gScallops
30 gLemon juice
12 gGarlic
3 gChili powder
40 gSoy sauce
200 gNoodles (optional)
300 gMixed vegetables (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, colander, cutting board, knife, mixing bowl, serving plates, steamer

Instructions

Season scallops
Gather a mixing bowl and steamer, then combine scallops with lemon juice, minced garlic, and chili powder until evenly coated. · 3 min
What to look for: scallops glossy with seasoning
Heat steamer
Fill the steamer base with water and bring it to a full boil over high heat until strong steam is rising. · 5 min
What to look for: steady steam escaping
Load steamer
Place noodles and vegetables in the steamer basket below, then arrange the seasoned scallops in a single layer above them. · 2 min
What to look for: scallops arranged on top
Steam gently
Reduce heat to medium so the water steams gently, then cover and steam until the scallops are just cooked through. · 9 min
When it is done: Scallops should be opaque throughout and reach 63°C at the center.
Dress and serve
Remove and drain the noodles and vegetables, stir in the soy sauce, then plate them and top with the steamed scallops. · 2 min
What to look for: noodles lightly glazed

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	260
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	28 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	3 g
of which saturated	1 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: molluscs, soybeans, gluten, soy

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Scallops

shrimp: Steam just until opaque to avoid overcooking.
firm white fish: Cut into large chunks for even steaming.

Lemon juice

lime juice: Adds slightly sharper acidity.

Garlic

garlic powder: Use sparingly to avoid bitterness.

Chili powder

paprika: Milder heat with gentle smokiness.

Soy sauce

tamari: Choose low sodium if available.