Grilled Scallops With Vegetables And Hoisin Orange Sauce
Steps
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Mix first 4 vegetable ingredients in a large bowl.
Add watercress , cucumber , carrot , cilantro and onion.
Toss to blend.
Season with salt and pepper.
Let stand for 30 minutes or chill up to 1 hour , tossing occasionally.
Stir coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darker , about 2 minutes.
Transfer seeds to a plastic bag.
Using mallet or hammer , coarsely crack seeds.
Combine sesame oil and ginger in medium bowl.
Mix in coriander seeds and then scallops.
Let stand at least 30 minutes or chill up to 1 hour.
Prepare barbecue to medium-high heat.
Thread 3 scallops onto each of 4 skewers.
Brush barbecue rack with oil to prevent sticking.
Grill scallops until just opaque in center , about 3 minutes per side.
Divide vegetables among 2 plates.
Top each with scallops and serve , passing hoisin-orange sauce separately.
Ingredients
hoisin sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, orange rind, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, fresh lime juice, oriental sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce, watercress, cucumber, carrot, cilantro leaf, red onion, whole coriander seeds, sea scallops