Soy-Glazed Scallop Tendon
Tender scallops and chewy squid tendon tossed in a glossy soy-butter glaze with garlic and a touch of mirin. Ready in under 10 minutes — the TikTok sushi bowl that actually works on a weeknight.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 198
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 oz squid tendon, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 6 oz large sea scallops, patted dry
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin (or 1 tbsp honey mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalk scallions, sliced thin (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add squid tendon. Sear 2 minutes without stirring — surface should look lightly browned.
- 3
Push tendon to the side. Add scallops to the empty space. Sear 90 seconds per side without moving.
- 4
Add garlic and white parts of scallions. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour soy sauce and mirin over everything. Add butter. Toss gently for 30 seconds until glaze coats all.
- 6
Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with green scallion parts and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- small bowl
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