SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN LIME-CHILE SAUCE

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Make and share this Seared Scallops with Asian Lime-chile Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawnab

Categories     Asian

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small hot chili pepper, chopped (2 1/2 inches long preferably red)
2 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 medium sea scallops (1 lb)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bamboo skewers (8-inch)

Steps:

  • Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
  • Pound garlic, chile, and sugar to a fine paste with a mortar and pestle.
  • Stir paste together with vinegar, fish sauce, water, and lime juice.
  • (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).
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with remaining teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Sear scallops, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
  • Serve scallops with sauce spooned over.
  • Cooks' note: Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.

Khpal Zalmi Vines
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This was my first time making scallops and they turned out great! The sauce was easy to make and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dalia AbdElmonem
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


NAVEED REHMANI
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These scallops were amazing! The sauce was the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


md rajib sorkar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the scallops didn't turn out well. They were tough and the sauce was bland.


Fahid Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! I served it with a side of steamed vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Young Bieber
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the scallops for a shorter amount of time next time.


Sharif Ahmed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mary Nyong
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Sonny
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was really good. I would definitely make this dish again.


Aliyu Lawal
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These scallops were delicious! The sauce was a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Anas Al Rafi
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Ibrahim Asmer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Osman Jallo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


castro john
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I love this recipe! The scallops were seared perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Stephanie Kegalj
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! The Asian lime-chile sauce was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again!