Lemon-Pepper Sea Scallops

• 1 pound sea scallops (about 25)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup clam juice
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

1. Place scallops on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add half of scallops; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove scallops from skillet; scrape off any residue in pan with a wooden spoon. Repeat procedure with remaining scallops.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until tender.
4. Return scallops to skillet; add clam juice and next 3 ingredients. Simmer 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

vegetable oil, onion, garlic, clam juice, mirin, lemonpepper seasoning, lemon juice, fresh chives

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-pepper-sea-scallops (may not work)