Broiled Sea Scallops With Orange-Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Broiled Sea Scallops With Orange-Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops; Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, pulp included; 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature; 3/4 cup diced and seeded ripe tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, pulp included
4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
3/4 cup diced and seeded ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley

1
Place the scallops in a mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, pepper flakes and lemon juice.
2
Blend well, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for at least 1/2 hour.
4
Meanwhile, place the orange juice in a saucepan, and cook over high heat until it is reduced by half.
5
Add the butter, tomatoes and cilantro, and cook briefly until the combination is well blended.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Keep warm.
8
Heat a broiler or a grill until it is quite hot.
9
Divide the scallops into four equal batches, and place them on 4 skewers.
10
Brush with the marinade.
11
Place the skewers on the grill or under the broiler, and cook about 4 minutes.
12
Turn the skewers, and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side.
13
Serve immediately with the orange-butter sauce.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, and more.

Yes, Broiled Sea Scallops With Orange-Butter Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Sea Scallops With Orange-Butter Sauce

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