Grilled Scallops with Chili-Lime Cream Sauce

By Jan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb large sea scallops
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Cooked jasmine or white rice
• Chili-lime cream sauce
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/ tbs minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbs Asian sweet chilie sauce
• 6 Tbs unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine scallops, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, red pepper flakes and garlic. Marinate for 30 minutes

Prepare the sauce: combine lime juice, wine, ginger and shallot in a small saucepan. Cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream, lower heat and cook until reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in chili sauce. Whisk in butter 1 Tbs at a time. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Preheat BBQ grill to medium-high heat. Grill scallops until opaque throughout, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Serve scallops with sauce and rice.

Tip: Make a bed of grilled asparagus and top with grilled scallops. Pour the sauce over the scallops, or serve the sauce on the side and garnish scallops with chopped parsley.