SEARED SCALLOPS WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE

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Make and share this Seared Scallops With Pomegranate Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Fruit

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large pomegranates, halved crosswise
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)

Steps:

  • Squeeze juice from pomegranate halves using a citrus reamer or juicer to measure 1 cup.
  • Combine juice, vinegar, soy sauce, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half (about 15 minutes), stirring frequently. Keep warm.
  • Rinse scallops; pat dry.
  • Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle scallops with salt, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Arrange 1/2 cup watercress on each of 6 plates; divide scallops evenly among plates.
  • Drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon sauce; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 1099.9, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 26.6, Protein 24.6

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