Scallops With Chipotle-Orange Sauce

Submitted by Elly in Canada

"A delicious easy recipe, I prepared this as an appetizer. I used 6 large sea scallops and cut them into quarters. Great tasting sauce!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large scallops, approx. 16
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped

directions

1. Melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
2. Season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
3. Add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Do not overcook scallops!
4. Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
5. Add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
6. Bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
7. Add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
8. Serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
9. Recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.

Reviews

[Becky Brown]

This was delicious! The sauce was very wonderful and the scallops tender and juicy. I served this with Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Fresh Thyme #120838. The presentation looked and tasted like you were eating in a five star restaurant. I would highly recommend both of these recipes.

 

[wicked cook 46]

My DH thought these were great. He loved the spiciness and orange.I used small scallops Made for PAC spring 2009