Citrus Seared Scallops
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Citrus Seared Scallops
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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
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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 Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
97IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 97IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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