Perfectly seared scallops glazed with rich miso butter, served with nutty sesame asparagus.

Ingredients:

• 10 large sea scallops
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Sesame Asparagus:

• 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare Miso Butter: Melt butter and mix with miso, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2. Sear Scallops: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper, then sear for 2 minutes per side until golden.
3. Glaze: Add miso butter to the pan, spooning it over the scallops as they cook for 1 more minute.
4. Cook Asparagus: In another pan, heat sesame oil and sauté asparagus for 3-4 minutes. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Serve: Plate the scallops with sesame asparagus, drizzling extra miso butter over the top.