Seared Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup Miller’s Banana Pepper Sauce, (mild)
• 12 sea scallops (muscle removed)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup fresh shredded carrots
• 2 fresh oranges (segmented)
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, whisk orange juice and pepper sauce until blended. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the mixture is reduced by about half, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with salt.

3. 3

   Heat a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add scallops to hot pan and sear for 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.

5. 5

   Spread carrots over center of 4 serving plates. Arrange 3 scallops on top of carrots.

6. 6

   Spoon some spicy citrus sauce over scallops and around plates.

7. 7

   Garnish plates with orange segments and a sprinkle of green onions.