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 small garlic clove, chopped; 1 small fresh hot chile (2 1/2 inches long, preferably red), chopped, including seeds; 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 pound), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Special equipment: 4 (8-inch) bamboo skewers

Servings: persons

1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 small fresh hot chile (2 1/2 inches long, preferably red), chopped, including seeds
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 pound), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
1 tablespoon olive oil
Special equipment: 4 (8-inch) bamboo skewers

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.)
5
Pat scallops dry.
6
Thread 4 on each skewer (flat sides facing out; see photo), then brush both sides with oil (2 teaspoons total for 4 skewers).
7
Season scallops with salt and pepper.
8
Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with remaining teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking.
9
Sear scallops, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
10
Serve scallops with sauce spooned over.

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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 small garlic clove, chopped, 1 small fresh hot chile (2 1/2 inches long, preferably red), chopped, including seeds, 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.

Seared Scallops with Asian Lime-chile Sauce

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