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Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce: Elevate Your Dinner Tonight

Experience exquisite scallops with a vibrant citrus ginger sauce, perfect for a healthy yet indulgent dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scallops
  • 12 oz Sea Scallops Well-thawed if frozen for optimum flavor
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Perfect for high-heat cooking
  • to taste Sea Salt Essential for enhancing flavor
For the Citrus Ginger Sauce
  • 1 Orange Zested and juiced
  • 0.5 ea Lemon Freshly juiced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 2 tbsp Butter or Ghee Use ghee for dairy-free
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Thyme Provides a delightful aroma

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and season both sides with sea salt.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the seasoned scallops for 1.5 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden-brown. Remove from pan.
  4. Add orange zest and juice, lemon juice, and grated ginger to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter or ghee until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return scallops to the pan and spoon sauce over them; cook for an additional minute.
  7. Plate scallops and drizzle with remaining citrus ginger sauce; garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to use high-quality fresh scallops for the best flavor and texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.

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