Simple Ginger-Scallion Sauce for Seafood

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A bright, fragrant ginger and scallion sauce that elevates any steamed or grilled seafood. This Thai recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, blends fresh ginger, scallions, vegetable oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, combine 2 tbsp finely julienned fresh ginger and 3 finely chopped scallion stalks along with 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just begins to shimmer and smoke lightly.
  3. Step 3: Immediately pour the hot oil over the ginger and scallion mixture, stirring carefully to release the aroma.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice to balance the flavors.
  5. Step 5: Let the sauce cool slightly before drizzling over steamed or grilled seafood for a fragrant and fresh finish.

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