SCALLOPS IN ORANGE HOLLANDAISE

Scallops in Orange Hollandaise image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup(s) butter
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
3 tablespoon(s) fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon(s) orange zest
12 large sea scallops
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) butter
salt

Steps:

For the sauce. Melt the butter on stove in saucepan. Set aside and keep it warm.
Whisk the egg yolks and place in a double boiler or bowl over boiling water whisking vigorously to keep it from becoming scrambled. Once thickened remove from heat and whisk in the lemon juice then drizzle the butter in slowly whisking constantly. Whisk in the orange juice and zest. Set aside and keep warm.
Pat the scallops dry and season with salt. Place a skillet over high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Turn the heat to medium and add the scallops sear 2 to 3 minutes per side.
To plate add some hollandaise to the plate and top with scallops.