Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce*; 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil; 18 medium-size sea scallops, side muscles trimmed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 18 6-inch wooden skewers

Servings: persons

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce*
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
18 medium-size sea scallops, side muscles trimmed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
18 6-inch wooden skewers

1
Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well.
2
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
3
Cover; chill.)
4
Mix in remaining ingredients.
5
Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.
6
Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
7
Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
8
Add to skillet; saute until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Transfer to large bowl.
10
Add mint and cilantro; toss to coat.
11
Thread 1 scallop onto each skewer.
12
Arrange skewers decoratively on platter.
13
Serve with sauce.
14
Chili-garlic sauce is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping 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.

Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce

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