Scallops with Sesame and Wakame

Name: Scallops with Sesame and Wakame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dozen scallops on the half shell; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; mirin; vegetable oil; sea salt flakes; black pepper; Japanes pickled ginger; 50 grams wakame seaweed shreds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Japanese

Scallops with Sesame and Wakame

Iris Warren

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This recipe is very simple to prepare and although it incorporates some strong flavours it still leaves the Scallop as the star of the show.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 dozen scallops on the half shell
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
mirin
vegetable oil
sea salt flakes
black pepper freshly ground
Japanes pickled ginger
50 grams wakame seaweed shreds dried, can also use prepared from a sushi shop

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Instructions

Place the Wakame seaweed into a small mixing bowl and cover with boiling water and a splash of mirin, allow to sit for about 5-10 minutes and strain.
Toast the sesame seeds over a med flame in a dry pan, continue to keep the pan moving until seeds are golden and nutty and remove from pan immediately.
Gently slide a paring knife under each scallop and remove them from their shells and set aside.
Wash and rinse any residue or growths off each scallop shell, rinse well and set aside.
Season both sides of the scallops lightly with the salt and pepper.
Heat a pan over med to high heat with 1-2 tbsps vegetable oil and sear scallops for about 30-50 seconds per side (depending on size of scallops and personal preference. Note that a slightly under cooked scallop is fine to eat and will remain more tender than a fully cooked one.)
Remove the scallops and return them to their shells.
Place a small pinch of the seaweed on each scallop and then place a pinch of the pickled ginger on the seaweed.
Gently drizzle a very small amount of sesame oil over each garnished scallop, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Grab one of your more casual friends to carry the tray of scallops around to your less casual friends so you can finish the sake you started earlier.