Seared Scallops with snow peas and orange

By ashleyeraas

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 tsp plus 1 T olive oil
• 16 sea scallops (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• salt and pepper
• 1 orange
• 3/4 lb snow peas

Preparation

Step 1

Cook couscous according to package directions
Meanwhile head 2 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Pat scallops dry, season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout and golden brown, 2-3 min per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm
Wipe out skillet. Using a veg peeler, remove 4 strips zest from teh orange, thinly slice. Head remaing T of oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add snow pease, orange zest, 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook about 2 minutes, tossing. Serve with scallops and couscouse.