SEARED SEA SCALLOPS IN MANDARIN SAUCE

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taken from here http://conversationalmandarin.com/article/delicious-seafood-recipes.html so i could save it all into the one spot. edit. have now tested and is very yummy. Could use a touch of chili or paprika to add some spice, will try that next time.

Provided by Satyne

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 sea scallops (tendon removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 mandarin oranges (1 peeled and divided into slices, the other to juice as per below)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped shallots (approx 2-inchtubes")
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons mandarin juice
4 tablespoons sweet vermouth
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 pinch salt & pepper
1 pinch parsley
1 wedge lemon
1 cup jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Start on the rice, prepare as standard.
  • Heat up olive oil in medium sauté pan at a medium flame.
  • Sear scallops on both sides until lightly browned.
  • Add your chopped onions, garlic & mandarin oranges and stir while cooking for 1 ½ minutes.
  • Then add sweet vermouth and reduce to a low flame.
  • Add mandarin juice, shallots, and wedge of lemon and let stand for 1 minute.
  • Add cold butter and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add a touch of Salt, Pepper and Parsley to taste.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

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