Soy Citrus Marinated Scallops Recipe

Name: Soy Citrus Marinated Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; 2 lb large sea scallops (30), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; Garnish: 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (preferably black),toasted; Accompaniment: soba salad ;

Servings: persons

2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 lb large sea scallops (30), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Garnish: 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (preferably black),toasted
Accompaniment: soba salad ;

1
Whisk together soy sauce, lemon and lime juices, sugar, ginger, and sesame oil in a wide shallow nonreactive bowl.
2
Add scallops and marinate, covered, at room temperature, 5 minutes on each side (do not marinate any longer, or scallops will become mushy once cooked).
3
Transfer scallops to a plate and reserve marinade.
4
Heat 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute scallops, 6 to 8 at a time, until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each of the 2 flat sides, transferring to a plate as cooked.
5
Wipe out skillet and add 1/2 teaspoon oil between batches.
6
Wipe out skillet again, then add marinade and boil until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes.
7
Drizzle scallops with sauce.

120

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Soy Citrus Marinated Scallops 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.

Soy Citrus Marinated Scallops

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