Recipe for Skewered Scallops with Orange-Sesame Dipping Sauce 
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Yield:
6
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
SAUCE ----------------
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp chili-garlic sauce
(available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets)
1 tsp oriental sesame oil
1 tsp grated orange peel
2 tbl chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbl chopped fresh mint
2 tbl toasted sesame seeds
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
----------------- SCALLOPS ----------------
2 tbl peanut oil
1 tbl oriental sesame oil
18 med sea scallops side muscles trimmed
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 tbl chopped fresh mint
1 tbl chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
Instructions: For Sauce: Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix in remaining ingredients. Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.

For Scallops: Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; saute until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.

Transfer to large bowl. Add mint and cilantro; toss to coat. Thread 1 scallop onto each skewer. Arrange skewers decoratively on platter. Serve with sauce.

This recipe yields 6 appetizer servings.

Comments: Fresh mint, cilantro sprigs and strips of orange peel make a nice garnish for a platter of these Asian-accented skewers.

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