Seared Scallops with Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Seared Scallops with Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dinner 20 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and membranes removed
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 large fresh sea scallops
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments

Instructions

  • Place jalapeño, rice vinegar, olive oil, and mustard into a blender. Purée on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops into the skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeño vinaigrette over top.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 307
  • Carbohydrate: 6g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Sugar: 0g

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