Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
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
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Pour sauce over scallops and serve.