SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE

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Seared Scallops with Jalapeno Vinaigrette image

This is an incredibly basic but extremely versatile dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and membranes removed
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 large fresh sea scallops
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments

Steps:

  • Place jalapeno, rice vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard in a blender. Puree on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeno vinaigrette over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 472 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Maxamad Cabdi
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Prashmasa Paudel
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Pratikxhya Gurung
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I loved this recipe! The jalapeño vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the sweet scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jason Rezaee
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Fiza Ali
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Robert Saddler
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is delicious.


Elizabeth Reed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are juicy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Jennifer Los
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is always delicious.


Nizsm muddin Nizsm muddin
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My friends and family loved it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious.


_WeirdZenitsu_
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These scallops were amazing! The jalapeño vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the sweet scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again.