Recipe: Sea Scallops in Sweet Chile Sauce

SEA SCALLOPS IN SWEET CHILE SAUCE
Source: Martin Yan Quick and Easy Cookbook
Makes 4 servings

2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 pound sea scallops
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup sweet chile sauce
2 Tablespoons chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Combine lime juice, fish sauce and ginger in a bowl and mix well. Add scallops and stir to coat evenly. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain scallops and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat a wide, nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat bottom. When oil is hot, add scallops and pan-fry, turning once, until golden-brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sweet chile sauce and broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

Transfer scallops to a serving plate. Drizzle with the chile sauce, garnish with cilantro and serve.