SEARED PEPPERED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-SOY GLAZE

Seared Peppered Scallops with Orange-Soy Glaze image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry with paper towels
2 teaspoons ground peppercorn blend, or ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel

Steps:

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with pepper blend and salt. Working in batches, add scallops to skillet in single layer; sauté until brown on outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate, leaving drippings in pan.
Add garlic and remaining oil to drippings in skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and orange peel. Boil until sauce thickens to syrup, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
Pour sauce over scallops and serve.