Ingredients

  • 12 sea scallops 8 to 10 ounces
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Smucker's Sweet Orange Marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest finely grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut up
  • chives Snipped

Method

  • PAT scallops dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • PLACE scallops in hot skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until golden brown on bottom. Turn and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until golden on bottom and opaque in center. Remove scallops from skillet. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • ADD water to pan drippings. Bring to a boil and stir to loosen browned bits. Stir in marmalade, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder and cumin. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Add butter, stirring until melted. Serve sauce over scallops. Sprinkle with chives.