Nutritional Information
Calories: 209
Fat: 4.2g
Protein: 29.8g
Carbohydrates: 12.1g
Fiber: 1.4g
Cholesterol: 60mg.
Iron: 1mg
Sodium: 363mg.
Calcium: 61mg
Seared Sea Scallops
With Spicy Citrus Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1cup fresh tangerine juice, from about 5 tangerines (produce department)
  • ½ cup seeded, thinly sliced kumquats (produce department)
  • ½ cup minced shallots (produce department)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (produce department)
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (spice rack aisle # 8)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice again (produce department)
  • ½ teaspoon HOT chile powder (spice rack aisle # 8)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (spice rack aisle # 8)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (spice rack aisle # 8)
  • 1/4 cup dry white cooking or drinking wine (cooking wine aisle # 6)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (dairy aisle)
  • 8 teaspoons shelled chopped pistachios (snack department)


Directions
 
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thick.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons tangerine juice, chile powder, red pepper, and salt in a large bowl; add scallops, tossing gently to coat.
  • Add scallops to pan and cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  • Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil. Add kumquat mixture and butter.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir until butter melts.
  • Arrange 5 scallops on each of 8 plates; top each serving with 3 tablespoons sauce and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon nuts.

Servings
Serves 8
Time To Cook
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

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