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Asian Seared Scallops, Jicama Slaw
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Marinated Asian Seared Scallops & Jicama Slaw

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon Korean soybean paste
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1 lb. sea scallops
  • Slaw Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup peeled and grated carrots
  • 2 cups peeled and grated jicama
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil divided

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine soybean paste, mirin, salt and ginger. Stir to combine. Add scallops and toss to coat. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine carrots and jicama. Toss to combine.
  • To make dressing, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and salt. While whisking continuously, slowly add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add this dresing to carrots and jicama. Toss well to combine.
  • In a skillet, heat remaining oil until very hot. Add scallops and cook on one side for 2-3 minutes, until well seared. Flip over and cook on the other side, until well browned, another 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve scallops with the slaw.
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