Description
Sweet and savory scallops get a bright citrusy boost from blood orange and miso. A simple yet elegant weeknight dinner, when served with mashed potatoes, rice or a rustic salad.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 tsp blood orange zest
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) blood orange juice (from 1 medium orange)
- 2 tbsp red miso paste
- 1/2 lb (225 g) dry sea scallops
- coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp minced shallot
- 1 tbsp finely minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the blood orange zest, juice, and miso paste. Set aside. Warm a large pan over medium-high heat. Let it get really hot.
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season very lightly with salt and pepper. Add the oil and 1 tbsp of butter to the pan; swirl to melt the butter.
- Add the scallops and thyme, being sure not to crowd the scallops, and let them get a good sear on the first side (2-3 minutes).
- When the scallops are well browned, flip them over. If youre feeling fancy, tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to hit each scallop a few times with the fat in the pan. When the scallops are browned on the second side and almost cooked through, transfer them to a plate.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the shallots to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add the miso blood orange mixture to the pan, and whisk to combine. Simmer for about 30 seconds,
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the remaining 1 tsp of butter and the parsley. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250