Recipe Name
Orange Zest Scallops
Submitted by
Gretchen Perkins
Recipe Description
the best scallops I've ever had without butter
Quantity
0
Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes)
20
Cook Time (minutes)
15
Ready In (minutes)
35
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
16
ounces
scallops
2
tablespoons
orange zest
1/2
cup
orange juice, fresh
4
fliud ounces
white wine
2
teaspoons
fresh ginger, grated
4
tablespoons chopped
green onions
4
tablespoons
thai basil, finely chopped
1
tablespoon
oil, canola
1
teaspoon
red peppers (hot), crushed
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
pat scallops dry with paper towel
2
heat large skillet med-high
3
sear the scallops on each side until they naturally release from the pan and the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees
4
place scallops aside in serving dish
5
add oil and cook the ginger, orange zest and chili pepper flakes @ 1 minute stir quickly to avoid burning
6
add orange juice and white wine to pan cook until reduced by half
7
return scallops to the pan off of the heat to warm quickly
8
add green onions and thai basil just before serving