Citrus Seared Scallops
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Amercian
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
- 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
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
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