Sea Scallops in Sesame
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Seafood lovers appreciate sea scallops for their slightly sweet, delicate flavor. Scallops can simply be pan-fried, and they'll already be delicious. But if you add sesame seeds to the scallops and also prepare a sauce, the dish will become simply magnificent! Let me tell you how — serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Thoroughly rinse the scallops under cold water and place them on paper towels; let them dry.
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Step 2
Sprinkle the dried scallops with salt and pepper on all sides and leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
In the meantime, let's prepare the orange dressing. Mix the juice of 3/4 orange, minced garlic, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil. You can add a little ground hot pepper.
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Step 4
Heat a skillet with olive oil over slightly above medium heat and add the scallops. Depending on their size, sear them for 1–2 minutes per side.
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Step 5
If you don't have toasted sesame seeds, you can coat each scallop in them before frying.
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Step 6
Place the seared scallops on a plate.
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Step 7
Drizzle with the orange dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with thin orange slices—and it's ready to serve.
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Step 8
Excellent combination of scallops with sauce!