Seared Orange Scallops

Name: Seared Orange Scallops
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops; 2 teaspoons ground pepper, blend; salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
2 teaspoons ground pepper, blend
salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

1

heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet.
2

sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt.
3

saute until brown about 2 minutes per side.
4

transfer to a plate.
5

add garlic and remaining oil to skillet, stir for 1 minute.
6

add oj, soy and orange zest to skillet, stirring until sauce boils and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
7

pour sauce over scallops and serve.