SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-BUTTER SAUCE

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

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

Suryanshu Thapa
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was delicious.


Kaylee Whitworth
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I'm not usually a big fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was amazing.


Agbeko Blaq
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This recipe is a must-try. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the orange butter sauce was the perfect complement.


John Pickett
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I highly recommend this recipe. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the orange butter sauce was delicious.


Tyler Perschke
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was to die for.


Trisha Allison
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce is divine.


Zainu Official
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was delicious.


Naseerkhan123
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I'm not usually a big fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was amazing.


Balley Gild
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This recipe is a must-try. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the orange butter sauce was the perfect complement.


shaaz khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce is divine.


Vita La
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was to die for.


Nora Begum
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I highly recommend this recipe. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the orange butter sauce was delicious.


chris Holmes
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This is my new favorite scallop recipe. The orange butter sauce is so flavorful and the scallops are cooked perfectly.


Ashraful Islam Tarafkal.Gaibandha sador
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine.


asser m samy
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These scallops were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. The orange butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Christian Morrison
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out amazing. The orange butter sauce was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops.


Obinna Kizito
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange butter sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.