Grilled Scallops with Vegetables and Hoisin-Orange Sauce |
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Here, sea scallops take an Asian turn when they are flavored with toasted coriander seeds, grilled, and teamed with a hoisin-orange sauce and vegetable salad. Ingredients:
1 8.5-ounce jar hoisin sauce sauce |
1/3 cup orange juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil |
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce |
1 teaspoon fish sauce (nam pla) |
1 bunch watercress, trimmed |
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into matchstick-size strips |
1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips |
3/4 cup cilantro leaves (from large bunch) |
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced |
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds |
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil |
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger |
12 large sea scallops |
vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. For sauce: Mix all ingredients in bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
2. For vegetables: Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add watercress, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and onion and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes or chill up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
3. For scallops: Stir coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to plastic bag. Using mallet or hammer, coarsely crack seeds. Combine sesame oil and ginger in medium bowl; mix in coriander seeds, then scallops. Let stand at least 30 minutes or chill up to 1 hour.
4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 3 scallops onto each of 4 skewers. Brush barbecue rack with oil to prevent sticking. Grill scallops until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Divide vegetables among 4 plates. Top each with scallops and serve, passing hoisin-orange sauce separately.
5. * Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.
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