SEARED SCALLOPS, ORANGE RICE, AND CITRUS KEY LIME SAUCE
This is a very quick cooking dish with tons of flavor. Fresh sea scallops cook up so quick and I love to use some fragrant jasmine rice flavored with orange zest to compliment the flavors. Serve this sauteed snow peas or fresh roasted zucchini, something light and simple to compliment the light dish.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 6 Scallops per person, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Scallops -- Now before you start anything, just take out the scallops from the fridge, rinse well and pat dry. Then season well with salt and pepper and set to the side so they get to room temperature You don't want to sear cold scallops.
- Rice -- Now even though it is quick cooking, the scallops take such little time we need to start the rice first. Now I happen to use the quick cooking, but you can use any Jasmine brand, quick cooking or not that you want. Just follow the directions for cooking the rice. But these are my changes. For the liquid, I use vegetable broth instead of water and I replace some of the broth with the juice of 1 orange, however much that will be depends on the size of the orange. Just make sure if it calls for 3 cups of liquid, use the orange juice and the rest should be the vegetable broth. This will just really help to flavor the rice as it cooks. I also add the zest of 1entire orange to the liquid as the rice cooks. Just cover and let cook as you sear the scallops.
- Scallops -- As the rice cooks, time to make the scallops. In a cast iron if you have one or a stainless pan (NO NON STICK) for this dish heat up 2 tablespoons of the the butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil to medium high heat and sear the scallops. Once you place them in the pan DO NOT move. They take about 2-3 minutes per side and when you can easily lift them, then it is time to turn. They don't take long and don't over cook. When they become opaque and firm to the touch they are done. They will also continue to cook once removed. They should be golden brown per side. Once done, remove to a plate and cover with foil.
- Rice -- Now the rice should be done. Add the scallions, butter, salt and pepper to taste if you want. Cover and set to the side. It is all done.
- Key Lime Sauce -- Now in the pan where you seared the scallops, add the garlic and saute just a minute. Then add the orange juice, key lime juice, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes and reduce on medium for 3-4 minutes to reduce. Then add in the cilantro, salt and pepper if needed and butter to glisten the sauce.
- Serve -- Serve the orange rice and top with 6 of the scallops per person and top with the key lime sauce. I love to garnish this with a lime and orange slice to let those know what is in the dish.
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Edwin De Guzman
[email protected]This dish was so delicious! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Jawadi Sekani
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Munsifali ali
[email protected]I had some trouble finding key limes, but I used regular limes instead and it turned out great. The dish was a hit with my family and friends.
nazer Almani
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
Yolandi Olckers
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The orange rice is a great way to add a bit of sweetness, and the citrus key lime sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Mahesh Ghayal
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The scallops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was tangy and delicious.
Tanzila
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful.
David Mosley
[email protected]This dish looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Stephanie Godwin
[email protected]I've made this several times now and it's always delicious. The sauce is so flavorful and the scallops are always cooked to perfection.
Unum Unum
[email protected]OMG! This dish was a hit at our dinner party! The scallops were perfectly seared and the orange rice and citrus key lime sauce were the perfect accompaniments. Everyone raved about it!