Five-Spice Scallops
From: EatingWellYou could also serve the scallops over Asian salad greens dressed with sesame oil and rice vinegar for a simple dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 20 mins
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Ingredients
1 pound large dry sea scallops, quartered (see Note)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon five-spice powder, (see Note)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Toss scallops with oil, five-spice powder and salt. Broil on a baking sheet until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with toothpicks.
Tips:
Notes: We prefer "dry" sea scallops (not treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops treated with STP ("wet" scallops) are mushy, less flavorful and will not brown properly.
Notes: We prefer "dry" sea scallops (not treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops treated with STP ("wet" scallops) are mushy, less flavorful and will not brown properly.
Often a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns, five-spice powder was originally considered a cure-all miracle blend encompassing the five elements (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty). Look for it in the supermarket spice section.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 61, Total Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 10 g, Potassium 183 mg. Exchanges: Lean Meat 1.5
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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