Bright Lime Sea Scallops And Sesame Noodles Recipe

• 18 lrg sea scallops
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 pch paprika Sesame Noodles (see recipe), prepared in advance
• 2 x carrots peeled, and cut 3"-long matchstick pcs
• 4 x scallions, about 3" of green left on cut 3"-long matchstick pcs
• 1/2 x hothouse (seedless) cucumber halved lengthwise, seeded, cut 3"-long matchstick pcs
• 6 x fresh cilantro sprigs
• 3 x limes halved

1. Place the scallops in a bowl.
2. Combine the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika.
3. Toss over the scallops and let rest for 15 min.
4. Thread the scallops onto 2 or possibly 3 thin metal skewers, leaving about 1/2 inch between each.
5. Grill the scallops on an oiled rack over warm coals, 3 to 4 inches from the heat source, about 3 min per side.
6. Remove to a plate.
7. Place a small mound of Sesame Noodles in the center of each of 6 plates.
8. Top each with equal amounts of carrots, scallions and cucumber.
9. Surround each with 3 scallops and garnish with a cilantro sprig and a lime half.
10. This recipe yields 6 servings.
11. Comments: When grilling scallops, threading them on a skewer makes them easier to turn.
12. Three min per side is plenty - do not overcook them!

scallops, lime juice, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil salt, sesame noodles, carrots, scallions, hothouse, cilantro sprigs

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bright-lime-sea-scallops-and-sesame-noodles-92287 (may not work)