Scallops with Orange-Butter Sauce

(15)
Servings:
1

This is a rich meal of orange-flavored scallops, high in vitamin B-12, accompanied by couscous.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • ¼ pound sea scallops, patted dry, tough ligament on side removed

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1 orange, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments, juice squeezed from membranes

  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

  • Cooked couscous, for serving

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season scallops with salt and pepper; cook until browned and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with foil. Cut orange segments into 1/2-inch pieces.

  2. Reduce heat to medium, add wine to skillet, and cook 30 seconds. Add butter and 3 tablespoons orange juice and cook, swirling, until sauce is thickened, 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chives and orange pieces. Season with salt and pepper and spoon over scallops and couscous.

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    Romulo Yanes

Cook's Notes

Sea scallops can be pricey. If you buy them in small portions, they're an ideal indulgence for a solo diner.

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