Scallops - Seared with Citrus Ginger Sauce

By á-1009

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. roasted sesame oil, divided
• 4 diagonally cut green onions
• 1 tsp. peanut oil
• 1 1/2 lb. sea scallops
• 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup Mirin - sweet rice wine
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. corn starch

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 tsp. sesame oil in large skillet, add onions, saute 1 min., remove onions from pan.

Add remaining sesame oil - 1 tsp. - to pan. Pat scallops dry with paper towels, sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt. Add scallops to pan, cook 2 min. or until golden brown, turn scallops, reduce to med. heat, cook 1 min. until done. Remove scallops from pan - keep warm.

Add orange juice, mirin, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/8 tsp. salt to pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3 min.

Combine water and corn starch, stir into sauce. Cook 30 sec. or until sauce begins to thicken. Add scallops to pan - toss to coat. Top with onions. Serve.