Honey Broiled Sea Scallops


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Active Prep Time: 10 Min
Resting Time: 1 Hr
Cook Time: 5 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr 15 Min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound large sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Combine lime juice, oil, honey, soy sauce and ginger in a bowl. Add scallops and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove scallops from marinade, reserving marinade. Thread scallops evenly on 4 skewers. Place the skewers on a shallow baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking oil.
3. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and baste with reserved marinade and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until opaque throughout.
4. Place sesame seeds on wax paper and roll each skewer over seeds to evenly coat scallops. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 20g | Iron: 1mg

Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute and Don’t Break Your Heart Cookbook (Aaron S and Bearden M. Race Point Publishing, 2013).

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