Seared Peppered Scallops with Orange-Soy Glaze

• 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry with paper towels
• 2 teaspoons ground peppercorn blend, or ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel

1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat.
2. Sprinkle scallops with pepper blend and salt.
3. Working in batches, add scallops to skillet in single layer; saute until brown on outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Transfer scallops to plate, leaving drippings in pan.
5. Add garlic and remaining oil to drippings in skillet; stir 30 seconds.
6. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and orange peel.
7. Boil until sauce thickens to syrup, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
8. Pour sauce over scallops and serve.

peanut oil, paper, ground peppercorn, garlic, orange juice, soy sauce

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/seared-peppered-scallops-with-orange-soy-glaze-109160 (may not work)