Pan-Seared Scallops

Photo: flickr user JoChoo

Ingredients

2 mediums portabello mushroom, caps

2 ounces soy sauce

1 clv garlic, finely, diced

1 shallot, finely, diced

1 salt and pepper

6 lrg scallops

2 ounces Ponzu sauce

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Marinate the portabello mushrooms in the soya, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes. 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".

Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. 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.

Add mushrooms and ponzu sauce. Cook for 1 minute longer, or until the scallops have just warmed through.

Use crispy Thai fried noodles, steamed rice or Udon noodles as a garnish.