Spicy Sesame Scallops
These Asian-influenced sesame scallops cook in less than 5 minutes. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a healthy meal.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a medium bowl, mix scallops, sesame oil, and salt. Let scallops marinate 15 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange scallops in a broiler pan. In a small bowl, combine chili paste with 1 tbsp. water. Spoon about 1/2 tsp. chili sauce onto each scallop.
Step 3
3
Broil 4 in. from heat until scallops are opaque and chili sauce starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables if you like. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
12 large sea scallops (about 1 lb.), rinsed
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian chili paste
Rice and steamed vegetables (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
1
In a medium bowl, mix scallops, sesame oil, and salt. Let scallops marinate 15 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange scallops in a broiler pan. In a small bowl, combine chili paste with 1 tbsp. water. Spoon about 1/2 tsp. chili sauce onto each scallop.
Step 3
3
Broil 4 in. from heat until scallops are opaque and chili sauce starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables if you like. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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