Scallops With Caramel-Orange Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11

Scallops With Caramel-Orange Sauce - A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Sour

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons sugar
	1/2 cup dry white wine
	1 large orange , juice of ( generous 1/3 cup )
	1 lb sea scallops ( I use large shrimp )
	1/2 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
	salt and fresh ground white pepper
	1 tablespoon cold butter , cut into 3 pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

Fat

Scallops With Caramel-Orange Sauce is a perfect dish for seafood lovers who prefer to have a flavorful blend of sweet and sour. This dish is perfect for an elegant dinner party or a romantic date night. Scallops are a popular seafood delicacy due to their tender, sweet taste and have gained popularity in recent years for their high nutritional value. The Caramel-Orange sauce adds a unique and distinct flavor to the dish, which elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Instructions

1.	Heat a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir continuously until it melts and caramelizes evenly.
2.	Pour in the white wine and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Add in the orange juice and stir until well combined. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
3.	Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it heat up. Season the scallops with salt and fresh ground white pepper and sear them in the skillet until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
4.	Once the scallops are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set them aside. Add the caramel-orange sauce to the skillet and let it cook until it thickens slightly. Add in the cold butter and stir until it dissolves into the sauce.
5.	Place the cooked scallops on a plate and pour the Caramel-Orange sauce over them. Serve immediately and enjoy!

PROS

Scallops are a lean source of protein and are low in calories.
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors.
The Caramel-Orange sauce adds a unique twist to the classic scallops dish.

CONS

Scallops can be expensive and may not be readily available in some areas.
Overcooking the scallops can make them chewy and rubbery.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are low in fat and calories and are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also rich in vitamin B12, which is important for healthy nerve function and blood cell production. Oranges are high in vitamin C, which helps to boost the immune system and aids in collagen production for healthy skin.