Baked Scallops With Creamy Spicy Sauce

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   For scallops: Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

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   Cut each scallop horizontally into 4 equal slices.

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   Cut off roots of mushrooms and divide mushrooms into four equal portions, arranging them on a pie plate or other shallow baking dish.

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   Spread scallops evenly over them, overlapping them if necessary.

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   Bake until about half-cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, prepare sauce.

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   For creamy spicy sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar and sriracha or sambal.

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   Mix well.

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   To finish and serve: Remove scallops from oven and spread evenly with sauce.

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    Return scallops to oven and bake until surface is lightly browned in places, about 6 more minutes.

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    Place equal portions of mushrooms and scallops on each of four plates; serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.