Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sea scallops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Method

  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  • Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.