Grilled Scallops
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh sea scallops
1 bunch fresh spinach or arugula, washed and dried
10 shiitake mushrooms
3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
1 tbsp. fresh minced ginger
2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. peanut or grapeseed oil
1 tbsp. chili sauce ( optional)
Method:
1. Blot the scallops dry on kitchen towels. In a large bowl mix together the hoisin, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy, sesame oil, peanut oil and chili sauce. Transfer 2 tbsp. of the sauce to a small bowl, add in the shiitakes. In the remaining marinade, toss in the scallops and coat them well with the mixture.
2. Let the scallops marinate for at least 30 minutes in this sauce.
3. Heat your BBQ to medium high and grill the scallops and shitakes until cooked on both sides.
4. Serve on a bed of baby spinach as a warm salad, or with steamed rice as a first course.
Serves 6.
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