SEARED SEA SCALLOPS IN SPICY MANDARIN ORANGE SAUCE

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Seared Sea Scallops in Spicy Mandarin Orange Sauce image

Delicious. You can use any oranges you want.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

FOR THE SAUCE
4 c fresh squeezed mandarin orange juice
1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
zest and juice of 1 lime
6 Tbsp butter sliced into pieces
SCALLOPS
20 large sea scallops patted dry
salt and pepper
olive oil for searing

Steps:

  • 1. For the sauce Bring the orange juice, ancho chile powder and zest and juice of 1 lime to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1 hour until thicken and syrupy. Remove from heat and whisk in butter 1 slice at at time until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
  • 2. In a large skillet add the oil and get it hot. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops in batches until golden on outside. About 2 minutes each side.
  • 3. Serve with sauce

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