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Wasabi-Soy Scallops
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5:30 CHALLENGE: 5 INGREDIENTS, 30 MINUTES
While we often pan-fry scallops with just a bit of butter until they're nice and crusty, we also like to experiment with different marinades and cook them on the grill. Too rainy or cold to grill? A grill pan or broiler works just fine. This marinade gets a touch of heat from wasabi paste, the green horseradish-like condiment served with sushi.
Hands on time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine wasabi, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce. Add scallops and marinate for 20 minutes.
Preheat a grill. Remove scallops from marinade, reserving marinade. Bring marinade to a boil. Remove 2 tablespoons marinade (to brush on scallops). Boil remaining marinade until it thickens to glazelike consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
Grill scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through, brushing frequently with reserved marinade. Transfer scallops to serving plate and drizzle with reserved glaze.
Preheat a grill. Remove scallops from marinade, reserving marinade. Bring marinade to a boil. Remove 2 tablespoons marinade (to brush on scallops). Boil remaining marinade until it thickens to glazelike consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
Grill scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through, brushing frequently with reserved marinade. Transfer scallops to serving plate and drizzle with reserved glaze.
Notes:
Wasabi paste is available in tubes at many markets or in powder form in a tin; simply mix with a bit of water until pasty. Serve it with rice or Asian noodles, along with a simple stir-fried vegetable such as asparagus (with red pepper and mushrooms, if you like).
Nutrition:
Per serving: 169 calories (percent of calories from fat, 7), 29 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 1 gram fat (no saturated fat), 56 milligrams cholesterol, 875 milligrams sodium.
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