SCALLOPS WITH CHIPOTLE-ORANGE SAUCE

SCALLOPS WITH CHIPOTLE-ORANGE SAUCE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped canned chipotle chili in adobo
1/4 chopped green onions

Steps:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. 2. Sprinkle scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt. 3. Add scallops to pan, cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan and keep warm. 4. Add orange juice and chili to the pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil, and cook unti reduced to 1/4 cup ( about 1 minute). 5. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring with whisk until smooths. Serve scallops with sauce and garnish with green onions.