Article: Peanuts add flash to scallops

I learned an important lesson about the flash point of peanuts on this one.

Peanuts burn really well. And for a really long time. Especially when they are finely ground with some bread crumbs, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic powder and melted butter, then sprinkled over scallops.

The goal was not to ignite this dish. Rather, to create a simple and speedy broiled scallop dish with Thai accents. Hence the ground peanuts, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.

All went well until the peanut-topped scallops went under the broiler, where they were supposed to cook for 6 minutes. But within 2 minutes, smoke was rising out of the oven. And when the oven door was opened, flames followed. And ...

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