Pan seared scallops

Preparation time is 40 minutes.

Ease of preparation is easy.

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Yield: 2 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 medium portabello mushroom caps
• 2 ounces soya sauce
• 1 garlic clove, finely diced
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• salt & pepper
• 6 large scallops
• 2 ounces Ponzu sauce (a Japanese sauce made from reduced mirin, lemon & soya)

Directions

1. Marinate the portabello mushrooms in the soya, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper.
2. Let sit for 30 minutes.
3. Grill or broil 2 minutes per side – then bake in a 325 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes – cool – cut into thin strips 1/8″.
4. Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
5. Sear the scallops in a large non-stick skillet over high for about 1 minute or until browned. Turn. Sear other side for 1 minute or until browned.
6. Add mushrooms and ponzu sauce.
7. Cook for 1 minute longer, or until the scallops have just warmed through.
8. Use crispy Thai fried noodles, steamed rice or Udon noodles as a garnish.