Scallops in Basil-Coconut Sauce

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Adapted from one of the Southern Living Cookbooks with some minor changes."

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh raw sea scallops
• 28 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice (I prefer the lime) or 1/4 cup lemon juice (I prefer the lime)
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce, plus
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce

directions

1. In a large skillet, combine coconut milk, lime juice, ginger, and white pepper and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to med-low to simmer. Add scallops. Cover and simmer for about 8 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
3. Remove scallops with a slotted spoon and place in a shallow dish. Keep warm by covering w/ foil.
4. Meanwhile, boil remaining coconut milk mixture over high heat for 10-15 minutes or until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
5. Stir in basil and fish sauce. Pour over the cooked scallops.
6. Serve.