Pan-Seared Scallops with Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Use fresh diver sea scallops. A good accompaniment is Spiced Carrots. Ingredients:
1 tsp orange zest, finely grated |
1/2 cup fresh orange juice |
1 tbsp shallots, minced |
1 tbsp olive oil |
1 tbsp honey |
1 tbsp dijon mustard |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 1/2 lb scallops |
1 tbsp sugar |
2 tbsp walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted |
1 tbsp chives, minced |
Directions:
1. Combine orange zest through garlic in a small bowl. Combine half of this mixture with scallops in a large bowl, stirring to coat. Set aside the remaining orange mixture.
2. Place sugar in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook until sugar dissolves (do not stir). Add walnuts, stirring until coated, and removed from heat. SPread walnuts in a single layer on waxed paper and let stand at room temperature until dry.
3. Drain scallops and discard marinade. Press minced chives onto one side of scallops.
4. Coat a clean skillet with cooking spray. and heat over medium-high. Place scallops, chive side down in skillet. Cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove scallops from pan and set aside.
5. Add remaining orange juice mixture to pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Return scallops to pan. Divide scallops and sauce evenly on 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts.
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