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["Toss scallops with 2 teaspoons soy sauce ( or tamari) in a medium bowl.", "Set aside.", "Place a large, high-sided skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat.", "Add 1 tablespoon canola oil and quinoa.", "Cook, stirring constantly, until the quinoa begins to color, 6 to 8 minutes.", "Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.", "Add water and salt and bring to a boil.", "Stir once, cover, and cook over medium heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.", "(Do not stir.)", "Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.", "Stir in snow peas, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes more.", "Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons canola oil, the remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or tamari), vinegar, and sesame oil in a large bowl.", "Add the quinoa and snow peas, scallions, and bell pepper; toss to combine.", "Remove the scallops from the marinade and pat dry.", "Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water upon contact.", "Add the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil and cook the scallops, turning once, until golden and just firm, about 2 minutes total.", "Gently stir the scallops into the quinoa salad.", "Serve garnished with cilantro, if desired.", "Notes: Be sure to buy ""dry"" scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, (STP).", "STP-treated scallops (""wet"" scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are mushy, less flavorful, and won't brown properly.", "Find Quinoa, a delicately flavored, protein-rich grain, in natural-foods stores or in the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets.", "Rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa's natural, bitter protective covering."]
