Caramelized Scallops Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 1/2 tsp sugar, divided
5 tsp water, divided
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
cooking spray
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 large sea scallops (about 12 oz)
1 tsp chopped fresh mint
2 lime wedges

Directions:

Combine 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon water, fish sauce, and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper) in a small bowl.
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons water in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking 2 minutes or until golden (do not stir). Remove from heat; carefully add fish sauce mixture, stirring constantly. Keep warm.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle black pepper over scallops; add scallops to pan. Cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Add sauce; toss well. Sprinkle with mint. Serve with lime.
Wide rice noodles and sugar snap peas: Steam 6 ounces sugar snap peas 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; place in bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil to peas; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	234.26 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.72g	3%
Cholesterol	69.7mg	23%
Sodium	1843.29mg	77%
Potassium	657.57mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.78g	7%
Sugars	6.13g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.33g	9%
Protein	36.9g	74%
Vitamin C	22.3mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	17.3mg	96%
Calcium	52mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.01 Kcal (360 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.63g	3%
Cholesterol	25.59mg	23%
Sodium	676.82mg	77%
Potassium	241.45mg	14%
Total Carbs	8g	7%
Sugars	2.25g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	9%
Protein	13.55g	74%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	37%
Iron	6.3mg	96%
Calcium	19.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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