Seared Scallops With Asian Lime-Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops With Asian Lime-Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 small hot chili pepper, chopped (2 1/2 inches long preferably red); 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 16 medium sea scallops (1 lb); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 bamboo skewers (8-inch)

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small hot chili pepper, chopped (2 1/2 inches long preferably red)
2 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 medium sea scallops (1 lb)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bamboo skewers (8-inch)

1
Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
2
Pound garlic, chile, and sugar to a fine paste with a mortar and pestle.
3
Stir paste together with vinegar, fish sauce, water, and lime juice.
4
(Alternatively, puree sauce ingredients together in a blender.) Pat scallops dry.
5
Thread 4 on each skewer then brush both sides with oil (2 teaspoons total for 4 skewers).
6
Season scallops with salt and pepper.
7
Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with remaining teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking.
8
Sear scallops, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
9
Serve scallops with sauce spooned over.
10
Cooks' note: Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
11
Bring to room temperature before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1 small hot chili pepper, chopped (2 1/2 inches long preferably red), 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops With Asian Lime-Chile Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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