SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SESAME-CILANTRO GREMOLATA

By jarren

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice,
• 1 tsp finely grated lime zest
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 lb large dry-packed sea scallops (about 12)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil; more as needed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the mirin, lime juice, sesame oil and ginger. Add the scallops, toss, and set aside for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sesame seeds, garlic and lime zest. Set aside.

In a 12" heavy-duty skillet, heat the oil over high heat until shimmering. Remove the scallops from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In two batches, cook the scallops until nicely browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side, add more oil, if needed. Serve sprinkled with the gremolata.