Seared Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

Name: Seared Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons cornstarch; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 0 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 4 inches diagonally cut green onions; 2 Tbsps lemon juice; 2 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce; 59 milliliters mirin (sweet rice wine); 59 milliliters fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 0 teaspoons salt, divided; 680 grams sea scallops; 2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil, divided; 1 teaspoon water

This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 63 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up peanut oil, roasted sesame oil, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat.

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Add onions; saut 1 minute or until wilted.

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Remove from pan; set aside.

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Add remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and peanut oil to pan. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt.

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Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn scallops; reduce heat to medium, and cook 1 minute or until scallops are done.

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Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.

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Add orange juice, mirin, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, red pepper, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes.

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Combine 1 teaspoon water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. Cook 30 seconds or until sauce begins to thicken.

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Add scallops to pan; toss to coat. Top with onions.

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Servings:

1teaspoons

cornstarch 0teaspoons

crushed red pepper 0teaspoons

grated fresh ginger 4inches

diagonally cut green onions 2Tbsps

lemon juice 2Tbsps

low-sodium soy sauce 59milliliters

mirin (sweet rice wine)59milliliters

fresh orange juice 1teaspoon

peanut oil 0teaspoons

salt, divided 680grams

sea scallops 2teaspoons

roasted sesame oil, divided 1teaspoon

water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir are my top picks for Scallops. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The Rochioli Estate Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 42 dollars per bottle.