Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      teaspoon      dark sesame oil
   1      pound         fresh sea scallops
   2      teaspoons     low-sodium soy sauce
     1/8  teaspoon      crushed red pepper
  10      milliliters   garlic -- minced
   1      cup           cubed fresh pineapple
     1/3  cup           chopped fresh basil leaves
   1      teaspoon      peeled -- grated gingerroot
   1      tablespoon    water
   1      teaspoon      cornstarch
   2      cups          hot cooked rice -- (jasmine)
                        fresh basil sprigs -- (opt)

Preparation:

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add next four ingredients; cook 4 minutes or until scallops are opaque, stirring frequently. Add pineapple, chopped basil, and gingerroot; stir well. Combine water and cornstarch; add to scallop mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Serve over rice. Garnish with basil, if desired.