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Plates of citrus seared scallops garnished with blood orange segments and micro greens.
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Citrus Seared Scallops

Course: dinner
Cuisine: Amercian
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh scallops (U12), beards removed and pat dry
  • ½ cup fresh blood orange juice about 1 medium blood orange
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 blood oranges, supreme/segmented
  • 1 cup loosely packed micro greens
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • flavorful olive oil garnish
  • blood orange zest garnish

Instructions

  • Season scallops with salt and pepper and place in a medium bowl with the blood orange juice, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Toss together. Allow scallops to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Remove scallops from marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add ½ of the scallops and sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes (or until golden brown).
  • Flip and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To assemble: Scatter a few blood orange segments onto each plate. Arrange 3 scallops onto each plate and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Top with microgreens and zest and finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Serve

Notes

  • *Makes 12 Scallops

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg