Scallops With Ginger

Directions

1. 1
   For the dipping mix soya sauce and sherry in a bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle scallops with a little pepper.
3. 3
   Divide the green onion in white and green part. Cut both in very fine stripes. Cut ginger in very fine stripes.
4. 4
   Heat oil in a pan over high heat. The oil should be very hot (near the smoke point).
5. 5
   Put scallops into the pan an sear for about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Put scallops (seared side up) into the dipping and drizzle some dipping on top. Sprinkle ginger and the white part of the green onion over them.
7. 7
   Place a steamer basket in a suited pot and fill in just enough water, that it will not reach the steamer basket. Bring water to a boil.
8. 8
   Place scallops with onions and ginger on little pieces of parchment paper and put onto the steamer basket. Cover pot with lid and steam scallops for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Take scallops out of the steamer and serve hot with onions and ginger on top and the dipping sauce. Sprinkle with stripes of green onions (green part).