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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our citrus scallops, a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Seared to perfection, these succulent scallops are enveloped in a vibrant citrus sauce, a harmonious blend of tangy orange, zesty lemon, and a hint of aromatic herbs. Accompanied by three irresistible variations, this recipe offers a trio of delectable experiences. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the classic Citrus Scallops, the tantalizing Orange-Ginger Scallops, and the refreshing Lemon-Herb Scallops. Each variation promises a unique gustatory experience, ensuring that your palate is treated to a delightful symphony of flavors.

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CITRUS SCALLOPS



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My husband and I like to eat seafood at least once a week. Oranges and lemon juice give scallops a refreshing burst of flavor. -Cheri Hawthorne, North Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium green or sweet red pepper, julienned
4 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice or pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the pepper, onions and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add scallops, salt and pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes. Add lime juice and zest; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add orange sections and cilantro; cook 2 minutes longer or until scallops are opaque. Serve with rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS GINGER SAUCE



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Scallops that are easy, fresh, pan seared, perfectly golden and topped with a sweet and tangy citrus ginger sauce. Watch the video above to see how quickly they come together!

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp avocado oil
1 1/2 lb sea scallops
1 orange (zested and juiced)
1 lemon (juiced)
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
2 tbsp butter (or ghee)
sea salt (to taste)
fresh thyme (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Pat your scallops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them with sea salt.
  • Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. When the oil is nearly smoking, place your scallops in the pan and sear for approximately one and a half to two minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the orange and lemon juice, orange zest, grated ginger and butter to the pan. Whisk the sauce together in the pan until it's simmering, then add the scallops back to the pan and spoon the sauce on top.
  • Plate your scallops, drizzle more sauce on top and garnish with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 718 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS SAUCE



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A simple tasty recipe for Seared Scallops ( or fish) with Citrus Sauce. Serve with steamed green beans or roasted asparagus.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog

Categories     Main

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small shallot - finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro ( or sub parsley)
⅛ teaspoon chili flakes or aleppo chili pepper
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2-4 portions of scallops or fish ( try to find large "dry" scallops)
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
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Optional- 2-4 portions Green beans or substitute asparagus

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients together and set aside.
  • If steaming green beans, set them inside a steamer basket inside a pot, with a little water. Bring to a boil, cover, steam 2 - 3 minutes, or until bright green and just tender. Uncover.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until smoking.
  • Season the oil with salt and pepper. Add the patted dry scallops ( or fish) and sear for 1-2 minutes until golden. Turn over. If cooking a thick piece of fish, finish in a warm oven.
  • Spoon flavorful dressing over the scallops and green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories

CITRUS SCALLOPS I



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Serve this citrusy scallop dish atop fresh cooked pasta. Add some crusty bread and bottle of chilled white wine and you've got yourself an elegant dinner.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound scallops
½ tablespoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 large oranges, peeled and segmented
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the scallops, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the scallops are opaque and the red bell pepper is tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add the oranges and cilantro, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1059.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS HERB SAUCE



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Be sure to pat the scallops with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This helps create that perfectly browned and flavorful scallop your better half will love. -April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/8 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from the skillet; keep warm., Wipe skillet clean if necessary. Saute garlic in remaining butter until tender; stir in sherry. Cook until liquid is almost evaporated; stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SCALLOPS WITH CITRUS AND QUINOA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed well
Kosher salt
3 oranges
4 tangerines
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops, tough foot muscles removed
Freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives

Steps:

  • Combine the quinoa, 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the water is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate 1 teaspoon orange zest, then juice all 3 oranges and the tangerines into a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until dark amber, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vinegar, citrus juices and zest, and the coriander. Return to medium heat and boil until thick, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter; keep warm.
  • Season the scallops on one side with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the scallops seasoned-side down and sear until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork and divide among plates. Top with the scallops, drizzle with the citrus sauce and sprinkle with the parsley.

SOY CITRUS MARINATED SCALLOPS



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Categories     Citrus     Shellfish     Soy     Appetizer     Marinate     Sauté     Low Fat     Dinner     Seafood     Scallop     Winter     Healthy     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 lb large sea scallops (30), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Garnish: 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (preferably black),toasted
Accompaniment: soba salad ;

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, lemon and lime juices, sugar, ginger, and sesame oil in a wide shallow nonreactive bowl. Add scallops and marinate, covered, at room temperature, 5 minutes on each side (do not marinate any longer, or scallops will become mushy once cooked). Transfer scallops to a plate and reserve marinade.
  • Heat 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté scallops, 6 to 8 at a time, until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each of the 2 flat sides, transferring to a plate as cooked. Wipe out skillet and add 1/2 teaspoon oil between batches.
  • Wipe out skillet again, then add marinade and boil until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Drizzle scallops with sauce.

CITRUS SCALLOPS II



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This is a scallop recipe I concocted in my mind one night, and literally made up as I was going along. It is simple, wonderful, and very forgiving. I have shared this with a few folks and they love it. Works with rice or fine noodles and pasta.

Provided by COTTER_NH

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the scallops in flour, and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until lightly brown. Remove the scallops from the skillet, and drain excess oil. Stir in the white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix the onion, green bell pepper, and dill into the skillet. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Continue cooking about 1 minute, then mix in the butter until melted. Cook and stir until the liquid has reduced by the desired amount. Return the scallops to the skillet, and cook just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 374.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump, firm, and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a fishy odor.
  • Sear the scallops properly. Scallops should be seared over high heat for a short amount of time. This will help to create a caramelized crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits. The citrus fruits used in this recipe can be varied depending on your personal preference. Some good options include oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
  • Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices can help to add flavor and depth to the dish. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, garlic, and ginger.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served immediately after cooking. This will help to ensure that they are tender and juicy.

Conclusion:

Citrus scallops are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The bright citrus flavors and tender scallops are sure to impress your guests. This recipe is also relatively easy to make, so it is perfect for even beginner cooks.

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