Grilled Scallops With Vegetables and Hoisin-Orange Sauce
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 6 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 21 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
Description:
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Grilled Scallops With Vegetables and Hoisin-Orange Sauce recipe, perfect for a delightful Asian-inspired dining experience.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | hoisin sauce |
| 1/3 | rice vinegar |
| 1 1/2 | garlic cloves |
| 1 | fresh ginger |
| 2 | fresh lime juice |
| 2 | fish sauce |
| 3 | watercress |
| 2 | cucumber |
| 1 | carrot |
| 1 | cilantro leaf |
| 1 | red onion |
| 1 | whole coriander seeds |
| 1 | fresh ginger |
| 3/4 | sea scallops |
| 1/2 | sesame oil |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic cloves, grated fresh ginger, and fresh lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
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Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix thinly sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, watercress leaves, chopped cilantro leaves, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss to blend evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the vegetables to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
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Prepare the Scallops: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the whole coriander seeds until fragrant and slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer the toasted seeds to a plastic bag and coarsely crack them using a mallet or hammer. In a medium bowl, combine sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and the cracked coriander seeds. Add the sea scallops to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Let the scallops marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
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Grill the Scallops: Preheat your barbecue to medium-high heat. Thread 3 marinated scallops onto each of 4 skewers. Brush the barbecue rack with oil to prevent sticking. Grill the scallops until just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes per side.
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Assemble and Serve: Divide the marinated vegetables among 2 plates. Top each plate with grilled scallops. Serve the Hoisin-Orange sauce separately, allowing each diner to drizzle it over their dish according to their preference.
Savor the delightful combination of perfectly grilled scallops, crisp and vibrant vegetables, and the rich and tangy Hoisin-Orange sauce. This dish is a true culinary delight, bringing the flavors of Asia right to your dinner table. Enjoy the intricate balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes in every bite!
