SCALLOPS WITH CHIPOTLE-ORANGE SAUCE

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A delicious easy recipe, I prepared this as an appetizer. I used 6 large sea scallops and cut them into quarters. Great tasting sauce!

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs large scallops, approx. 16
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  • Season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • Add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Do not overcook scallops!
  • Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
  • Add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
  • Bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
  • Serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
  • Recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 461.4, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 29

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