Spicy Sesame Scallops

Ingredients

• 12 large sea scallops (about 1 lb.), rinsed
• 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian chili paste
• Rice and steamed vegetables (optional)
• Toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

1. 1. In a medium bowl, mix scallops, sesame oil, and salt. Let scallops marinate 15 minutes.
2. 2. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange scallops in a broiler pan. In a small bowl, combine chili paste with 1 tbsp. water. Spoon about 1/2 tsp. chili sauce onto each scallop.
3. 3. Broil 4 in. from heat until scallops are opaque and chili sauce starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables if you like. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.