Pan Seared Scallops With Asian Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 sea scallops (1 1/2 oz weight each at least)
olive oil
salt
pepper
sauce
6 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 1 bunch fresh)

Preparation

in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat heat oil in skillet and add scallops. season with salt and pepper cook about 3-5 minutes should be lightly browned then flip and do the same on other side.
mean while in sauce pan combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil then remove from heat.
serve scallops and sauce immediately.