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Seared Scallops with Asian Lime-chile Sauce

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by Dawnab·published 2003-01-14

Asian

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

26 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

80 kcal

Ingredients (10)

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Instructions (11 steps)

01Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
02Pound garlic, chile, and sugar to a fine paste with a mortar and pestle.
03Stir paste together with vinegar, fish sauce, water, and lime juice.
04(Alternatively, purée sauce ingredients together in a blender.) Pat scallops dry.

Thread 4 on each skewer then brush both sides with oil (2 teaspoons total for 4 skewers).

06Season scallops with salt and pepper.

07Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with remaining teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking.

08Sear scallops, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.

09Serve scallops with sauce spooned over.

10Cooks' note: Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

11Bring to room temperature before serving.

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