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Seared Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

Difficutly: easy
Time: 20 Min
Portion: 1 serving
Ingredients:

  • 2  teaspoons  roasted sesame oil, divided
  • 4  (1-inch) diagonally cut green onions
  • 1  teaspoon  peanut oil
  • 1 1/2  pounds  medium sea scallops
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1/4  cup  fresh orange juice
  • 1/4  cup  mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2  tablespoons  lemon juice
  • 2  tablespoons  low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
  • 1  teaspoon  water
  • 1/2  teaspoon  cornstarch

Directions:

Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat. Add onions; sauté 1 minute or until wilted. Remove from pan; set aside.

Add remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and peanut oil to pan. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn scallops; reduce heat to medium, and cook 1 minute or until scallops are done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.

Add orange juice, mirin, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, red pepper, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Combine 1 teaspoon water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. Cook 30 seconds or until sauce begins to thicken. Add scallops to pan; toss to coat. Top with onions.

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