Simple Scallops With Dipping Sauce

Entry for Chef #200736 - This is a quick recipe for canapes when you're entertaining or when you want a snack. It's easy to put together. You may cook the scallops on the BBQ or on a pan (as directed). Enjoy.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 10 Canapes

Ingredients

• Scallops

•  olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 10  scallops
• 2  tablespoons cilantro leaves, for garnish (leaves only)
• 1  teaspoon sesame seeds

• Dipping Sauce

• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons red onions, finely diced
• 2  teaspoons cucumbers, finely diced
• 2  teaspoons carrots, finely diced
• 1  teaspoon  jalapeno pepper, fresh and finely diced (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients for dipping sauce in a small mixing bowl and mix until sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
2. Spray cooking oil in pan, heat pan on a medium heat then cook the scallops on both sides for about 4 minutes each side or until lightly brown.
3. Add cooked scalloped on individual tooth picks then garnish with cilantro leaves and sesame seeds.
4. Serve with dipping sauce.