Southern Scallops With Sweet Tea Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Southern Scallops With Sweet Tea Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon pepper; 18 large sea scallops (about 1.5 pounds); 2 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup rice vinegar; ¾ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; ½ teaspoon liquid iced tea concentrate; 2 tablespoons plum sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon pepper
18 large sea scallops (about 1.5 pounds)
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
½ cup sugar
½ cup rice vinegar
¾ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon liquid iced tea concentrate
2 tablespoons plum sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Prepare Sweet Tea Chili Sauce.
2
Cool completely.
3
Combine 2 T. oil, juices,and pepper in a large zip-top freezer bag.
4
Add scallops.
5
Seal, marinate 15 minutes.
6
Drain.
7
Discard marinate.
8
Pat scallops dry.
9
Heat 1 T. oil over high.
10
Sear half of scallops, 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
11
Remove to plate.
12
Repeat with another tablespoon of oil and rest of scallops.
13
Drizzle 3 T. Tea Sauce over each serving.
14
Put 2 teaspoons sour cream on each and sprinkle with chives.
15
Sweet Tea Chili Sauce: Combine everything with a whisk.
16
Microwave on high for 5 minutes, whisking after each minute.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Southern Scallops With Sweet Tea Chili 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.

Southern Scallops With Sweet Tea Chili Sauce

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