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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 46 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce |
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops (about 30 scallops) |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro |
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted |
lime wedges (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine soy sauce and next 4 ingredients in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add scallops. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
2. Remove scallops from bag, reserving marinade. Slowly stir cornstarch into marinade with a whisk. Add enough water to marinade mixture to measure 2/3 cup.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of scallops and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove scallops from pan; set aside and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and scallops.
4. Transfer scallops to serving plates. Wipe pan with a paper towel. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir marinade mixture and pour into pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over scallops; top with cilantro and sesame seeds. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
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