SPICY SCALLOPS WITH WASABI-SAKE SAUCE

SPICY SCALLOPS WITH WASABI-SAKE SAUCE photo
prep time:
15 - 30 MINUTES
cook time:
5 MINUTES
total time:
40 MINUTES
Serves 6
LIsaLIsa bernstein

NICE START THE AN ASIAN INSPIRED MEAL OR A TERRIFIC ENTREE.

ingredients

  • PEANUT OR CANOLA OIL FOR COATING
  • 24 LARGE SEA SCALLOPS
  • 1/2 CUP SAKE, MIRIN OR SWEET SHERRY
  • 3 TBSP WASABI PASTE
  • 1 TBSP MINCED FRESH GINGER
  • 3 TBSP SOY SAUCE,PLUS EXTRA AS NEEDED
  • ASIAN SESAME OIL FOR BRUSHING
  • CHIVES FOR GARNISH

directions

  • 1

    PREHEAT A GAS GRILL ON HIGH AND OIL THE SEAFOOD GRILL BASKET OR RACK.

  • 2

    TO MAKE THE SAUCE, MIX TOGETHER THE SAKE, 1 TBSP OF THE WASABI PASTE, GINGER, AND 1 TBSP OF THE SOY SAUCE IN A SMALL BOWL. SET ASIDE.

  • 3

    LAY SCALLOPS ON A PLATTER AND BRUSH BOTH SIDES WITH SESAME OIL. COMBINE THE REMAINING 2 TBSP SOY SAUCE AND REMAINING 2 TBSP WASABI PASTE, ADDING MORE SOY IF NEEDED TO THIN, AND BRUSH GENEROUSLY ON BOTH SIDES OF SCALLOPS.

  • 4

    LET SCALLOPS SIT 15-30 MINUTES BEFORE GRILLING.

  • 5

    GRILL THE SCALLOPS OVER HIGH HEAT, TURNING ONCE, UNTIL FIRM AND OPAQUE, 3-4 MINUTES TOTAL. SERVE WITH WASABI-SAKE SAUCE FOR DIPPING.

notes

THIS IS A VERY EASY QUICK MEAL, THE TIME IS IN THE MARINATING.

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