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Seared Peppered Scallops with Orange-Soy Glaze

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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

  1. 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.