Seared Scallops With Citrus Ginger Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
• 4 (1 inch) green onions, diagonally cut
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice )
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat. add onions; sauté 1 minute or until wilted. remove from pan; set aside.
• 2 add remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and peanut oil to pan. pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. 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. remove scallops from pan; keep warm.
• 3 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. combine 1 teaspoon water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. cook 30 seconds or until sauce begins to thicken. add scallops to pan; toss to coat. top with onions.