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Southeast Asian Scallops & Greens

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From EatingWell:  EatingWell Serves Two

Fresh herbs and Asian flavors add interest to meaty sea scallops. Grilled steak or chicken can easily be substituted for the scallops; or, for a truly quick preparation, use precooked shrimp.

2 servings | Active Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 8 ounces dry sea scallops, (see Note)
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens, preferably baby Asian greens
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup assorted fresh herb leaves, such as basil, cilantro and/or mint
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Whisk vinegar, lime juice, oil, ginger and soy sauce in a medium bowl.
3. Thread scallops onto two 12-inch skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the scallops until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Carefully remove the scallops from the skewers.
4. Add salad greens, bell pepper and herbs to the dressing; toss to combine. Serve the salad topped with the scallops and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Per serving : 221 Calories; 10 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 37 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 22 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 463 mg Sodium; 887 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 very lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Note: Be sure to buy "dry" scallops, which have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP). They are more flavorful and will brown properly.
• Tips: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
• To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)