Cilantro Scallops
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon crushed dried red chile flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound jumbo sea scallops (12 to 15)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, chile flakes and garlic.
- Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Add the scallops to the marinade, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the scallops from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the scallops in the skillet.
- Sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Arrange the scallops decoratively on a platter and serve with lime wedges.
olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, red chile, garlic, salt, lime wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/cilantro-scallops-recipe.html (may not work)