Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

Name: Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 1/2 lb sea scallops; 1 orange; 1 lemon; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 tbsp butter; sea salt; fresh thyme

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
254 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

Heather Dixon

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Scallops that are easy, fresh, pan seared, perfectly golden and topped with a sweet and tangy citrus ginger sauce. Watch the video above to see how quickly they come together!

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Ingredients

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2 tbsp avocado oil
1 1/2 lb sea scallops
1 orange zested and juiced
1 lemon juiced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp butter or ghee
sea salt to taste
fresh thyme for garnish

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Instructions

Pat your scallops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them with sea salt.
Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. When the oil is nearly smoking, place your scallops in the pan and sear for approximately one and a half to two minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the orange and lemon juice, orange zest, grated ginger and butter to the pan. Whisk the sauce together in the pan until it's simmering, then add the scallops back to the pan and spoon the sauce on top.
Plate your scallops, drizzle more sauce on top and garnish with thyme.

Notes

Avocado oil is preferred over olive oil in this recipe as its heated to nearly its smoke point. Avocado oil is more stable at those higher temperatures.
Scallops are always best slightly undercooked rather than overcooked. Like most meats and fish, they'll continue to cook after they're removed from the stove.
To make the scallops dairy-free and Whole30 compliant you can use ghee or coconut milk instead of the butter.
This is my favorite stainless steel juicer. It's perfect for oranges and lemons!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 445mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 31.8mg (35%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	254kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	56mg	19%
Sodium	718mg	30%
Potassium	445mg	9%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	250IU	5%
Vitamin C	31.8mg	35%
Calcium	30mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	4%