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Pan-Seared Scallops in an Orange-Pecan Sauce
Servings: 4 Prep: 12 minutes  —  Cook: 5 minutes
 
Pan-Seared Scallops Pan-Seared Scallops
For one of those nights when you are a bit too tired to cook but promised the family something special, this dish makes a big impact for little effort. Nice served with the Sweet-and-Sour Mashed Potatoes or just boiled new potatoes with butter and parsley and a green vegetable .

 

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (about 2 small oranges)
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
1 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans, plus whole ones for garnish
 



METHOD

Combine the orange zest, orange juice, shallots, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, honey, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl and place the scallops into the mixture, stirring to coat; let marinate on your counter while finishing the recipe.

Drain the scallops and discard the marinade. Press the chives onto one side of each scallop. Heat a large skillet coated with DuPont SilverStone® non-stick with the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Place scallops chive-side down in the skillet; sear about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining orange juice mixture and the pecans to the skillet; bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes, just to heat through. Divide the scallops and sauce among four dinner plates and sprinkle each with pecans for garnish.

 

 
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