Scallops with Chipotle-Orange Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Kindle cozy conversation with these tender scallops in a spicy sauce from Jan Justice in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Itâs a surefire recipe for warming up a twosome in no time! Ingredients:
3/4 pound sea scallops, halved |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
2 teaspoons butter |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper |
hot cooked linguine, optional |
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, melt butter over medium heat. Add scallops; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque.
2. Add orange juice and remaining salt to the pan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in chipotle pepper.
3. Serve over linguine if desired. Garnish with green onion. Yield: 2 servings.
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