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Quinoa Stir Fry with Scallops

by Lindsay Cotter · 02/20/2015

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★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 reviews

Quinoa stir fry with scallops gives a sweet and savory twist to Asian stir fry! Yep, coconut butter quinoa stir fry with scallops. This easy stir fry recipe is delicious, gluten free, and nutritious!

A sweet and savory twist on your regular old stir fry! Yep, coconut butter Quinoa Stir Fry with scallops. Trust me, it's delicious, gluten free, and nutritious!

Ahh Friday, you are here! Actually, I’m on a plane right now celebrating! On my way to meet up with the Kiwi in New Zealand. I can’t wait to see him and show you all this amazing beautiful country!

A sweet and savory twist on your regular old stir fry! Yep, coconut butter Quinoa Stir Fry with scallops. Trust me, it's delicious, gluten free, and nutritious!

But first, let’s wrap the week up with another quinoa recipe and another confession

Confession, the Kiwi has actually been training for Ironman in New Zealand for almost a month now. And confession, I hogged all the sizzlefish scallops while he was gone. Oops!

Seriously, scallops are the easiest thing to make for one person. And so is a stir fry! Which is why i made this meal about 3x already. But this recipe has a little twist to it, stay with me here.

A sweet and savory twist on your regular old stir fry! Yep, coconut butter Quinoa Stir Fry with scallops. Trust me, it's delicious, gluten free, and nutritious!

Sweet scallops and veggies are in this quinoa stir fry recipe. It’s kinda like fried rice style. Plus, instead of sesame or soy sauce, I use coconut butter and tamari.

And I bet you are wondering about the change in oils. Well, for one, coconut butter has less oxidation than sesame oil when used at high heat. That’s good news for your body! Same goes with avocado oil versus olive oil.

And two, I didn’t have any more sesame oil, and soy sauce has wheat. Let’s not forget that this is pretty dang tasty…. that would be my third point.

Okay okay, enough jibber jabber, let me get you this quinoa stir fry recipe. It’s a must make for ANY week night or weekend.

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Scallops and Veggie Quinoa Stir Fry {Gluten Free}


★★★★★

4.8 from 6 reviews

  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or about 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrot mix (or about 2/3 cup each)
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large egg or 2 small eggs
  • 1 tbsp tamari sauce
  • 1 to 11/2 tbsp coconut oil or coconut butter (divided)
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds
  • Optional 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 6–8 large scallops (we use Sizzlefish)
  • 3 tbsp chives or scallions
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. First, make sure to soak or rinse off the starch from your quinoa. Then cook in broth according to instructions. I usually add in a dash of salt and oil, bring to a boil, them simmer until fluffy (about 20 minutes or less).
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, sauté your scallops in 1/2 tbsp coconut butter or coconut oil (which is good for higher heat) or other oil of choice, and your chives. Add in a tsp of tamari or balsamic vinegar to give it a nice brown glaze. Sautee on medium high for about 6 minutes or until scallops are almost opaque.
  3. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it then move it into a larger pan or wok. Add in your eggs, garlic, tamari sauce, onion, addition 1/2 to 1 tbsp coconut butter, and veggies, and stir-fry it until eggs and veggies are cooked and scrambled. Add in your scallops and the sauce from the scallops the last few minutes. Or feel free to keep them separate and serve on top of each other.
  4. Dish up and top with seeds and more sauce if desired. Feel free to garnish with fresh ginger as well. It goes nicely!
  5. Serves around 4.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min

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Well, folks, put in a fork in me, I’m done! I’ll be back next week with more good eatin’ plus a few guest posts.

I hope you all stay with me these next few weeks! I’ll try to post pictures of New Zealand and all the good food and scenery on instagram and facebook. This could also be the Kiwi’s last Ironman as a Professional, so we are going to try to soak it all up!

What’s your favorite type of stir fry? Any new ones I should try?

 

Cheers Friends!

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Categories: Gluten Free Tags: fish, quinoa, scallops, stir fry

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  1. EA-The Spicy RD says

    06/26/2015 at 10:47 AM

    I’ve never thought to use scallops in a stir fry, but this looks amazing! Bonus-I just bought some at Trader Joe’s recently, so making this ASAP!

    Reply
  2. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    02/24/2015 at 9:33 PM

    I think this looks incredible, and I love the idea of using quinoa instead of rice. Very creative and very cool.

    Reply
  3. Cassie says

    02/23/2015 at 12:51 AM

    Hope you’re enjoying New Zealand!

    I love doing scallop stir fries… especially since I’m allergic to shrimp. womp womp.

    Reply
  4. Mattie @ Comfy & Confident says

    02/22/2015 at 10:21 PM

    I eat stir-fry all the time, but usually it is very basic with chicken and frozen veggies. This looks a million times better. I would never think to use scallops for stir-fry.

    Reply
  5. katie says

    02/22/2015 at 10:54 AM

    Ok, I’m totally ready to take the plunge into seafood with this. Seriously, this looks amazing!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/22/2015 at 11:41 AM

      you must Katie! it’s so easy!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    02/21/2015 at 8:45 PM

    Have an amazing time!! Adding this to our meal plan for the week- looks fantastic, and I’ve actually never made scallops at home before!

    Reply
  7. Natalie says

    02/20/2015 at 11:41 PM

    Ahh – New Zealand is on my bucket list! Can’t wait to see your beautiful photos!
    This dish!! So making it! Love scallops – yum!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/21/2015 at 10:46 AM

      come visit now!

      Reply
  8. Hayley@healthyregardshayley says

    02/20/2015 at 8:20 PM

    Ok I know I say this like all the time but oh my gahhh this looks good.

    Reply
  9. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    02/20/2015 at 5:53 PM

    Safe travels & just enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BREATHE!

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    02/20/2015 at 5:23 PM

    Enjoy New Zealand!!! And I love stir-fry. Never tried scallops though – might have to do it.

    Reply
  11. Jess @hellotofit says

    02/20/2015 at 4:41 PM

    I rarely cook with scallops because they’re expensive here, but I have a mild (okay, serious) obsession with fried quinoa!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says

    02/20/2015 at 2:47 PM

    I love scallops. Dang, though! A month?!?! Get thee to your man!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/20/2015 at 4:47 PM

      yes, i was ultra product while he was gone to keep busy. LOL!

      Reply
  13. Kim says

    02/20/2015 at 2:06 PM

    Good luck to the Kiwi!!! Have a great time in New Zealand!!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/20/2015 at 4:47 PM

      thanks so much kim!

      Reply
  14. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    02/20/2015 at 1:58 PM

    Pinned and drooling!!! Love the use of quinoa here and holy scallops. I love them, and Dave doesn’t so YAY all for me!!! I might make this for him using chicken because this just sounds too good not to make him!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/20/2015 at 4:47 PM

      oh we can have a scallop party then!

      Reply
  15. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    02/20/2015 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful dish Lindsay! We get amazing sallops here so this is a perfect dish for me to try with some of our finest ingredients!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Sarah says

    02/20/2015 at 10:57 AM

    What time should I be there for dinner?? I’ll bring dessert!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/20/2015 at 4:42 PM

      yes! lets do it!

      Reply
  17. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    02/20/2015 at 10:25 AM

    You are so right on the scallops. I think that’s my favorite Sizzlefish meal. Or the salmon. All of it, really.

    Love coconut and avocado oils too. Have you tried macadamia? That’s a new favorite for me too.

    Reply
  18. Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says

    02/20/2015 at 9:57 AM

    I need to work on my scallop-cookin’ skills. I make them well enough, but they’re never as good as a restaurant. Love ’em though!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      02/20/2015 at 4:49 PM

      they take like 4 minutes, seriously! and try sizzlefish. I can share my discount with you

      Reply
  19. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    02/20/2015 at 9:57 AM

    You’re on a roll with the quinoa. My stir fry dishes end up being a mix of whatever veggies I have on hand basically, but I almost always add peas. They seem to complete it somehow 😉

    Reply
  20. Livi @ Eat, pray, work it out says

    02/20/2015 at 9:22 AM

    Amazing!! I love finding asian recipes that don’t use gluten!!

    Reply
  21. Dietitian Jess says

    02/20/2015 at 9:12 AM

    So jealous of your trip! Have a great time 🙂 Totally loving the addition of coconut butter- sounds delicious, definitely trying this soon!

    Reply
  22. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    02/20/2015 at 8:29 AM

    enjoy New Zealand sweet friend! Praying for James… and you!

    Reply
  23. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    02/20/2015 at 8:17 AM

    I hope you have an amazing time in New Zealand! So excited for you two 🙂 Safe travels! xoxo

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. She Rocks Fitness says

    02/20/2015 at 8:08 AM

    Soak it ALL up…and enjoy that beautiful country! I am so so so jealous and I hope the Kiwi does well and that this isn’t his last race. 🙁 Safe travels friend and make sure to ROCK that beach hair! XOXO

    Reply
  25. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    02/20/2015 at 7:43 AM

    Ok firstly, this is making me drool You know I love my scallops!! And second, have an AMAZING trip! Tell the Kiwi I said good luck and I can’t wait to hear more about it. Safe travels!

    Reply
  26. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    02/20/2015 at 7:30 AM

    Scallops and balsamic are such a good pairing, though I feel like few people ever do it! Have a safe flight, and happy time meeting back up with the Kiwi!

    Reply
  27. Nicole says

    02/20/2015 at 7:28 AM

    Have a great trip!

    Reply
  28. jennifer f says

    02/20/2015 at 7:26 AM

    Safe travels and have a great visit!

    Reply
  29. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    02/20/2015 at 7:07 AM

    I haven’t eaten scallops in years- I love them, but not sure my family would. They are pretty mild, so I think I should try. This looks delicious- I have a big bag of quinoa that has been staring at me to do something with it.

    Reply
  30. Kierston says

    02/20/2015 at 6:53 AM

    We’ve been loving scallops here lately 🙂

    Reply
  31. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    02/20/2015 at 6:32 AM

    I agree scallops are so perfect in a stir fry. Looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  32. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    02/20/2015 at 6:22 AM

    Love that you user coconut butter. Have a great trip!

    Reply
  33. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    02/20/2015 at 6:21 AM

    This looks really yummy! I love scallops!
    I don’t know how you have done it, I could not be away from David for a whole month! I would feel like my arm was missing! Haha!
    Again, hope you have a fab time and good luck to the kiwi!

    Reply
  34. misszippy says

    02/20/2015 at 5:46 AM

    mmmm…love scallops and love stir fry. Sounds fantastics and so much goodness in it!

    Reply
  35. Angela @ Happy fit mama says

    02/20/2015 at 5:40 AM

    This is perfect! My hubs is not a fan of scallops but I am. Guess what I’ll be having soon?!?! Have a wonderful trip!

    Reply
  36. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    02/20/2015 at 3:24 AM

    I have so much respect for you right now….for hoarding scallops. That, my friend, is a true seafood fan. LOVE the idea to use it in a fried rice like dish- but better! You’re probably over my head right now…maybe.

    Reply
  37. Liz S. says

    02/20/2015 at 3:20 AM

    Loooove scallops. Such a great stir-fry dish variety!

    Can’t wait for your NZ recap!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  38. GiGi Eats says

    02/20/2015 at 12:55 AM

    I gotta sizzle up some Sizzlefish Scallops REALLY SOON!!!!!!!! I have a love hate relationship with scallops because I hate that I love them so much because they’re so dang pricey!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  39. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    02/20/2015 at 12:25 AM

    Yum, yum and have a fantastic trip! Can’t wait to live vicariously through you! xo

    Reply

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