Scallops With Chipotle-Orange Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs large scallops, approx. 16
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- Melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Do not overcook scallops!
- Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
- Add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
- Bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
- Add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
- Serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
- Recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.
butter, olive oil, paprika, salt, orange juice, orange zest, chipotle chile, green onion
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scallops-with-chipotle-orange-sauce-168168 (may not work)