Seared Peppered Scallops with Orange-Soy Glaze Recipe

Seared Peppered Scallops with Orange-Soy Glaze Recipe

  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry with paper towels
  • 2 teaspoons ground peppercorn blend, or ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel
  1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with pepper blend and salt. Working in batches, add scallops to skillet in single layer; sauté until brown on outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate, leaving drippings in pan.
  2. Add garlic and remaining oil to drippings in skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and orange peel. Boil until sauce thickens to syrup, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour sauce over scallops and serve.
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