Citrus Scallops

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Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• teaspoon(s)salt
• teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 pound(s)sea scallops, rinsed
• 3 teaspoon(s)olive oil
• 1 tablespoon(s)finely chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon(s)Dijon mustard
• 1 bag(s)(5- to 6-ounce) baby greens
• 1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

•From lemon, grate 1/4 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. From lime, grate 1/4 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. Set juices aside. In small bowl, combine peels, salt, and pepper.
•Place scallops on paper-towel-lined plate; pat dry. Sprinkle with citrus-peel mixture.
•In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium 1 minute. Add scallops; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until opaque throughout, turning once. Remove from pan; cover.
•To skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil and shallot; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in Dijon mustard and citrus juices, scraping up browned bits; cook 1 minute. Toss sauce with greens; place on plates. Top with scallops and chopped parsley, and serve with whole wheat couscous (to make couscous, follow package directions).