Spicy Sea Scallops With Adobo Sauce Recipe

2 whole chipotle peppers (canned chipotle)
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
juice of one lime
1 Tbs. honey
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbs. adobo sauce*
8 sea scallops

* adobo sauce [ah-DOH-boh]--"Of Mexican origin, this dark-red, rather piquant sauce (or paste) is made from ground chiles, herbs and vinegar, and is used as a marinade as well as a serving sauce. Chipotle chiles are often marketed packed in adobo sauce." (Quoted from The Food Lovers Companion, 2nd Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst, Barron's Educational Services, Inc.)

Preparation:

In a bowl, combine chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper and adobo sauce. Add the scallops to the bowl, and coat well. Grill for approximately two minutes per side, or until grill marks appear.

Yield: 4 servings