Seared Scallops With Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and membranes removed
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 large fresh sea scallops
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place jalapeno, rice vinegar, olive oil, and dijon mustard in a blender. puree on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. place scallops in skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. transfer to a plate. garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeno vinaigrette over the top.