Scallops L'orange

• oil2 tablespoons
• sea scallops↗2 lbs
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• butter↗2 -3 tablespoons
• dry white wine↗1⁄2 cup
• scallions, chopped↗2
• grated orange zest1 teaspoon
• Garnish
• scallion, chopped↗1⁄2
• grated orange zest1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until very hot.

2. 2

   Season scallops with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Add half the scallops to the pan and cook 1 minute or until browned.

4. 4

   Turn and cook 2 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

5. 5

   Remove from pan and repeat with remaining scallops.

6. 6

   Wipe out pan, add butter and melt over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add wine, scallions and orange zest and cook 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add scallops, cook 1 minute remove to a serving plate.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining scallion and orange zest and serve.