seared scallops with pineapple sweet chili sauce

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jan 14, 2022

Delicious. Sweet a little heat Perfect

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup each water, rice vinegar and sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 12 large sea scallops
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

How To Make seared scallops with pineapple sweet chili sauce

  • Step 1
    Place the pineapple and water in a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. Add the sugar vinegar, chile flake and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch and water together and add to sauce and cook 5 more minutes to thicken. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Add the olive oil to a skillet. Pat the scallop dry and season with salt and pepper. Once the oil is smoking working in batches to not over crowd pan sear the scallops for 2 minutes each side.
  • Step 3
    Serve with the sauce.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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