Scallop Burger Sliders With a Cilantro-Lime Mayo

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium vidalia onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs fresh sea scallops
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 12 mini hamburger buns or 12 soft dinner rolls
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended ( Tabasco)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt & freshly ground black pepper