Grilled Sea Scallops with Cilantro and Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (see Note) or 1 tablespoon black bean-garlic sauce (see Note)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup Shao Hsing rice wine (see Note) or Japanese sake
  • 1/4 cup mirin, (see Note)
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems trimmed, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds (24-30) large dry sea scallops, (see Note)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

Description

Here, Chinese Fermented Black Beans Are Stir-fried With Garlic And Ginger, Flavor-enhanced With Chinese Or Japanese Rice Wine, And Blended Into A Delicate Puree That Makes A Delicious Dip To Complement All Sorts Of Grilled Seafood, Including Plump Sea Sca

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