seared orange scallops

this was so quick i had dinner on in less than half an hour! from bon appetit, i served this over jasmati rice.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons  peanut oil, divided
• 1 1⁄2 lbs sea scallops
• 2  teaspoons ground pepper, blend
•  salt
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated orange zest

Directions

1. heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet.
2. sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt.
3. saute until brown about 2 minutes per side.
4. transfer to a plate.
5. add garlic and remaining oil to skillet, stir for 1 minute.
6. add oj, soy and orange zest to skillet, stirring until sauce boils and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
7. pour sauce over scallops and serve.