Scallops with Citrus and Quinoa
- 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
- 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.
- Per serving: Calories 335; Fat 10 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 62 mg; Sodium 475 mg; Carbohydrate 34 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 28 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
quinoa, kosher salt, oranges, tangerines, sugar, apple cider vinegar, coriander seeds, cold unsalted butter, muscles, freshly ground pepper, extravirgin olive oil, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/scallops-with-citrus-and-quinoa-recipe.html (may not work)