Seared Scallops With Citrus Ginger Sauce

Name: Seared Scallops With Citrus Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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 wine); 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

Submitted by GibbyLou

"From Cooking Light, April 2007."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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 wine)
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

directions

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.
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.
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.