Citrus Seared Scallops

By vealam

Ingredients

• garnish:
• 12 fresh scallops (U12), beards removed and pat dry
• 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 1 medium blood orange)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 blood oranges, supreme/segmented
• 1 cup loosely packed micro greens
• salt and pepper to taste
• flavorful olive oil
• blood orange zest

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from spoonforkbacon.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Season scallops with salt and pepper and place in a medium bowl with the blood orange juice, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Toss together. Allow scallops to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Remove scallops from marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1/2 of the scallops and sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes (or until golden brown).
4. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. To assemble: Scatter a few blood orange segments onto each plate. Arrange 3 scallops onto each plate and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Top with micro greens and zest and finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Serve.