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Seared Scallops with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Chef John's seared scallops and oranges are coated with a versatile jalapeño vinaigrette that's so good, you may want to make it as a stand-alone salad dressing!
Makes:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and membranes removed
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 large fresh sea scallops
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments
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Directions
Prep:15 mCook:5 mReady:20 m
- Place jalapeño, rice vinegar, olive oil, and mustard into a blender. Purée on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops into the skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeño vinaigrette over top.