Scallops with Citrus and Ginger Recipe

Posted on 16.08.08 by Chef 9:51 am

Scallops with Citrus and Ginger Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon grated ginger root
  • 1 ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3.4 cup cornstarch, divided
  • ¾ lb sea scallops, halved, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Preparation:

Scallops with Citrus and Ginger Recipe

Stir together the juices, ginger root, sesame oil and 1 ½ teaspoons of cornstarch. Coat the scallops with the remaining cornstarch, shaking of the excess cornstarch. Heat olive oil to 375 degrees in a heavy skillet. Fry scallops in batches for 1 to 11/2 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer scallops to another skillet, add citrus sauce.  Coat the scallops and cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Server over peas.


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