SKEWERED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Cocktail Party     New Year's Eve     Orange     Seafood     Scallop     Party     Sesame     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Sauce
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
Scallops
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
18 6-inch wooden skewers

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chili-garlic sauce is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

Maryam Queen
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This recipe is not worth your time. The scallops were bland and the dipping sauce was watery.


Marine Force
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I would not recommend this recipe. The scallops were dry and the dipping sauce was too sweet.


Afifa Irtiza
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This recipe was a disaster. The scallops were rubbery and the dipping sauce was inedible.


editor xml
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The scallops were tough and the dipping sauce was bland.


Noble Okoli
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the dipping sauce was really good.


Thomas Gafford
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These scallops were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Christine Ayuma
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed these. The orange-sesame dipping sauce made all the difference.


Junou Joseph
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were juicy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.


Leo Roth
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Shujahat Ali
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These scallops were so good! The orange-sesame dipping sauce was a perfect match for the delicate flavor of the scallops.


asal maleki
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I love how easy this recipe is to make! The scallops were done in no time and the dipping sauce was delicious.


Jidan Mdsohanurrahman
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe!


Md Fakor Uddin
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These scallops were a hit at our dinner party! The orange-sesame dipping sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet and savory scallops. Will definitely be making these again!