Cilantro Scallops

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, chile flakes and garlic.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Add the scallops to the marinade, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Remove the scallops from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the scallops in the skillet.
  6. 6
    Sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  7. 7
    Arrange the scallops decoratively on a platter and serve with lime wedges.

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