SEARED SEA SCALLOPS IN MANDARIN SAUCE

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taken from here http://conversationalmandarin.com/article/delicious-seafood-recipes.html so i could save it all into the one spot. edit. have now tested and is very yummy. Could use a touch of chili or paprika to add some spice, will try that next time.

Provided by Satyne

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 sea scallops (tendon removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 mandarin oranges (1 peeled and divided into slices, the other to juice as per below)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped shallots (approx 2-inchtubes")
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons mandarin juice
4 tablespoons sweet vermouth
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 pinch salt & pepper
1 pinch parsley
1 wedge lemon
1 cup jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Start on the rice, prepare as standard.
  • Heat up olive oil in medium sauté pan at a medium flame.
  • Sear scallops on both sides until lightly browned.
  • Add your chopped onions, garlic & mandarin oranges and stir while cooking for 1 ½ minutes.
  • Then add sweet vermouth and reduce to a low flame.
  • Add mandarin juice, shallots, and wedge of lemon and let stand for 1 minute.
  • Add cold butter and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add a touch of Salt, Pepper and Parsley to taste.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Foqia Waleed
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This is the best scallop recipe I've ever tried.


Haru n
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


Jolanta Kavoliuniene
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This dish is a must-try for seafood lovers.


Paruru Lawrence
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sherrie Chapmañ
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests.


Stacey Dosiet
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mariana Sannetjie
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the scallops were cooked perfectly.


HASNAIN 09
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out perfectly.


STEPHEN KABUBA
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I'm allergic to shellfish, but my husband loved this dish.


Kiru Jhon
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the scallops.


Mazen Sif
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The scallops were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Hussain Hamada
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I used frozen scallops and they turned out great! This recipe is a keeper.


Palecas
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The scallops were perfectly seared and the sauce was tangy and sweet. A great weeknight meal.


Tim Gillis
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This dish was so simple to make, yet so flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


S Sssgsjxyxhdc
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was still very good.


Naomi Alade
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Nokwanda Ntombela
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These scallops were so delicious and easy to make! The mandarin sauce was the perfect complement to the seafood.


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