Scallops With Orange-Butter Sauce-Everyday Food

By amaliana

Cooking For One

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 pound sea scallops, patted dry, tough ligament on side removed
• salt and pepper
• 1 orange, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments, and juice squeezed from membranes.
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• cooked couscous, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

in a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season scallops with salt and pepper; cook until browned and opaque through-out, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with foil. Cut orange segments into 1/2-inch pieces.

Reduce heat to medium, add wine to skillet, and cook 30 seconds. Add butter and 3 tablespoons orange juice and cook, swirling, until sauce is thickened, 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chives and orange pieces. Season with salt and pepper and spoon over scallops and couscous.