Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Fresh mint, cilantro sprigs and strips of orange peel make a nice garnish for a platter of these Asian-accented skewers.

Ingredients:

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

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

Directions:

1. For sauce: Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix in remaining ingredients. Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.
2. For scallops: 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.
3. * Chili-garlic sauce is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

By RecipeOfHealth.com