Pancetta Wrapped Scallops With Ginger Citrus Butter Recipe

Name: Pancetta Wrapped Scallops With Ginger Citrus Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh orange juice; ½ cup white wine; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 medium shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; ½ cup butter, cut into 6 pieces; salt and pepper; 8 thin slices pancetta; 16 large diver scallops (about 1 lb.); 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup white wine
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 medium shallots, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
½ cup butter, cut into 6 pieces
salt and pepper
8 thin slices pancetta
16 large diver scallops (about 1 lb.)
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Make the Sauce: Bring orange juice, wine, lime juice, vinegar, shallots, and ginger to a boil in a large nonreactive skillet.
2
Cook until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
3
Reduce heat to low and whixk in butter, one piece at a time, until the sauce is creamy.
4
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Keep sauce warm.
6
Be carefull not to keep to hot in order to avoid separation.
7
Make Scallops: Separate pancetta slices and cut each in half.
8
Wrap each scallop with a slice of pancetta; it should go around the scallop almost twice.
9
Secure with a toothpick.
10
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Brown scallops in batches if necessary.
12
About 3 minutes per side.
13
Be careful not to overcook them.
14
Add more oil to pan as needed for subsequent batches.
15
Transfer scallops to a platter as they are done.
16
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
17
Drizzle sauce over scallops before serving.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh orange juice, ½ cup white wine, ⅓ cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pancetta Wrapped Scallops With Ginger Citrus Butter 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.

Pancetta Wrapped Scallops With Ginger Citrus Butter

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