Soy Citrus Scallops with Soba Noodles

Prep / Total : 30 minutes   ...  Makes 4 serrvings

3 .....................tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 .....................tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 .....................tablespoon rice vinegar
1 .....................tablespoon honey
1/2 ..................teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 ..................teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee) 1 .....................tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
1 .....................pound large sea scallops
4 ....................cups hot cooked soba (about 6 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)
1/8 .................teaspoon salt
1/4 .................cup thinly sliced green onions 

1.        Combine first 6 ingredients and 1 teaspoon oil in a shallow baking dish; add scallops to dish in a single layer. Marinate 4 minutes on each side.
2.        Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from dish, reserving marinade. Add scallops to pan; sauté 1 minute on each side or until almost done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Place remaining marinade in pan; bring to a boil. Return scallops to pan; cook 1 minute. Toss noodles with salt and green onions. Place 1 cup noodle mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 3 scallops, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon sauce.
3 .        Steamed peas vinaigrette: Steam 1 cup snow peas and 1 cup trimmed sugar snap peas, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine with 1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes. Combine 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons mirin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; stir with a whisk. Pour over peas mixture; toss.

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