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Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 appetizer

Ingredients

Sauce

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

Scallops

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

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Preparation

  1. Sauce

    Step 1

    Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl o blend well. DO AHEAD Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Mix in remaining ingredients. Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.

  2. Scallops

    Step 2

    Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Add mint and cilantro; toss to coat. Thread 1 scallop onto each skewer. Arrange skewers decoratively on platter. Serve with sauce.