Scallops With Chipotle-orange Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs large scallops, approx. 16
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Recipe

• 1 melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
• 2 season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• 3 add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. do not overcook scallops!
• 4 remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
• 5 add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
• 6 bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
• 7 add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
• 8 serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
• 9 recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.