Coconut Aminos Glazed Scallops

THESE COCONUT AMINOS GLAZED SCALLOPS ARE PERFECT SEARED AND COATED IN A RICH, UMAMI-FILLED GLAZE OF COCONUT AMINOS, HONEY (OR MAPLE SYRUP), GARLIC, AND SESAME OIL. PERFECT AS AN ELEGANT APPETIZER OR MAIN DISH, THEY WILL LEAVE ANYONE WITH A MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR EXQUISITE FLAVOR AND TEXTURE!

ingredients

• 1 pound fresh scallops, patted dry

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos

• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to caste)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Sale and pepper, to taste

• Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds

Directions

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.

• Whisk coconut aminos, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl until combined.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops in a single layer (in batches if needed) and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove scallops from the skillet briefly.

• Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour glaze into skillet, add scallops back, coat each scallop with glaze, and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened and coated evenly. Stir gently.

• Transfer scallops to a serving dish, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

• Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish, perfect with rice or steamed vegetables.