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.

Zain Raqeeb
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this recipe didn't turn out well for me. The scallops were tough and the sauce was bland.


Ryan Mahana
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This recipe was a disaster. The scallops were overcooked and the sauce was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Hassnain Sarkar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the scallops didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked them.


Mamun Rosid
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious.


Jamey Blackerby
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I found the sauce to be a bit too spicy for my taste, but the scallops were cooked perfectly.


Nihad 99 Kurd
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Md bappi rahman
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I was looking for a new way to cook scallops and this recipe was perfect. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ibrar umar
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Md Nkja
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Amrit chhetri
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These scallops were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Timothy Trotter
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I was looking for a new way to cook scallops and this recipe was perfect. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


PM Juwel Rana
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Omaet Roman
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Timothy Smith
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These scallops were so good! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I served them over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Shamrat sarker
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I'm so glad I did. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Brandon Harlee
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious.


Manik Jsr
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This is my new favorite way to cook scallops. The sauce is so flavorful and the scallops are cooked to perfection.


Tyler Sawden
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The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


lobna fatnassi
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I love how easy this dish was to make. The scallops cooked in just a few minutes, and the sauce came together in no time. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


mayar issa
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These scallops were amazing! The Asian lime chile sauce was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again.