SEARED SCALLOPS, ORANGE RICE, AND CITRUS KEY LIME SAUCE
This is a very quick cooking dish with tons of flavor. Fresh sea scallops cook up so quick and I love to use some fragrant jasmine rice flavored with orange zest to compliment the flavors. Serve this sauteed snow peas or fresh roasted zucchini, something light and simple to compliment the light dish.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 6 Scallops per person, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Scallops -- Now before you start anything, just take out the scallops from the fridge, rinse well and pat dry. Then season well with salt and pepper and set to the side so they get to room temperature You don't want to sear cold scallops.
- Rice -- Now even though it is quick cooking, the scallops take such little time we need to start the rice first. Now I happen to use the quick cooking, but you can use any Jasmine brand, quick cooking or not that you want. Just follow the directions for cooking the rice. But these are my changes. For the liquid, I use vegetable broth instead of water and I replace some of the broth with the juice of 1 orange, however much that will be depends on the size of the orange. Just make sure if it calls for 3 cups of liquid, use the orange juice and the rest should be the vegetable broth. This will just really help to flavor the rice as it cooks. I also add the zest of 1entire orange to the liquid as the rice cooks. Just cover and let cook as you sear the scallops.
- Scallops -- As the rice cooks, time to make the scallops. In a cast iron if you have one or a stainless pan (NO NON STICK) for this dish heat up 2 tablespoons of the the butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil to medium high heat and sear the scallops. Once you place them in the pan DO NOT move. They take about 2-3 minutes per side and when you can easily lift them, then it is time to turn. They don't take long and don't over cook. When they become opaque and firm to the touch they are done. They will also continue to cook once removed. They should be golden brown per side. Once done, remove to a plate and cover with foil.
- Rice -- Now the rice should be done. Add the scallions, butter, salt and pepper to taste if you want. Cover and set to the side. It is all done.
- Key Lime Sauce -- Now in the pan where you seared the scallops, add the garlic and saute just a minute. Then add the orange juice, key lime juice, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes and reduce on medium for 3-4 minutes to reduce. Then add in the cilantro, salt and pepper if needed and butter to glisten the sauce.
- Serve -- Serve the orange rice and top with 6 of the scallops per person and top with the key lime sauce. I love to garnish this with a lime and orange slice to let those know what is in the dish.
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Pete Scollick
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange rice was a great side dish. The citrus key lime sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
lesie escalana shields
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out perfect! The orange rice was a great accompaniment and the citrus key lime sauce added a nice tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Oluchi Cynthia
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Yahaya Ismail
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I thought this dish was really good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange rice was a great side dish. The citrus key lime sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
queen lexis
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the orange rice was a great accompaniment. The citrus key lime sauce added a bright and tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Ariyan lslam Durjoy
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange rice was a great side dish. The citrus key lime sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Emmanuel Timilehin
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a winner! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange rice was a great complement. The citrus key lime sauce added a nice tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
mpho gaobakwe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I thought this dish was delicious. The orange rice and citrus key lime sauce really elevated the scallops.
Denakpo Oscar martin's
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was good, but not great. I think there are better recipes out there for seared scallops.
Muhammad Saddique
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of honey next time.
Sheikh Asif
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out overcooked. I think next time I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time.
Wayne Knightz
[email protected]The citrus key lime sauce is the perfect finishing touch to this dish. It's bright and tangy, and it really brings all the flavors together.
Rasel alom
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the orange rice, but it turned out to be really good. It's a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Le MaLk
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shkelqim Qatja
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The scallops were especially delicious.
MrClayoun Worldwide
[email protected]These scallops were cooked to perfection! They were seared on the outside, but still tender and juicy on the inside. The orange rice was a great accompaniment, and the citrus key lime sauce added a bright and tangy flavor.