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.

Makes 2 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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)

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 INFORMATION: Per serving: 221 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 37 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 22 g protein; 4 g fiber; 463 mg sodium; 887 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (160% daily value), Vitamin A (100% dv), Iron (40% dv), Selenium (36% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

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

TIP: 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.)

A wonderful treat, particularly if you toss the scallops in the dressing before grilling. Great citrus and ginger flavors. I didn't bother with the extra herbs, and found that a broiler did just fine for grilling the scallops.

Anonymous