Citrus Seared Scallops

Last Updated on March 5, 2025 by Lisa Keys

Craving something light and flavorful? These citrus seared scallops are calling your name. This is the best recipe for ringing in a healthy new you.

I  am 1 of 30 bloggers invited to share innovative ideas in an exclusive recipe challenge hosted by Miller's Banana Pepper Sauce! Once I opened and tasted all 3 sauces my creative juices began to flow.

These pepper sauces have the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and tangy rarely found in a pepper sauce. The bold flavors are delicious and healthy with heat levels that only enhance a dish.

Sun-Kissed! Citrus Seared Scallops is my entry in the Healthy/Entree Category.

This dish with its golden, slightly caramelized scallops and bright citrusy sauce truly embodies a healthy entree. The recipe features crunchy shredded carrots and juicy orange supremes along with a sprinkle of green onions. The pepper sauce adds a light sweetness, sass and earthy note complementing the freshness of these ingredients. Nourishing never tasted so good.

How to make citrus seared scallops

First, the sauce is so simple to make. Just simmer orange juice and Miller's Banana Pepper Sauce until reduced and slightly thickened. Then, sear scallops for 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Arrange the scallops on plates with shredded carrots and orange supremes. Spoon sauce over scallops and drizzle lightly around the plate. Sprinkle with fresh green onions and serve. So quick and easy.

Sun-Kissed Citrus Seared Scallops

Lisa Keys

These spicy-sweet, pan-seared sea scallops are delicate, bright and fresh with a bit of caramelization as if kissed by the sun itself. Choose "dry" fresh scallops and not those stored in preservatives.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course dinner, entree, main meal

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup orange juice
• ⅓ 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

 

• 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.
• Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with salt.
• Heat a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
• Add scallops to hot pan and sear for 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
• Spread carrots over center of 4 serving plates. Arrange 3 scallops on top of carrots.
• Spoon some spicy citrus sauce over scallops and around plates.
• Garnish plates with orange segments and a sprinkle of green onions.

Notes

Salmon or shrimp may be substituted for scallops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 1311mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 5736IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

Keyword banana pepper sauce, citrus glaze, fresh and healthy, orange, scallops

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Looking for a sauce with bold flavor and the perfect balance of spicy and sweet? You can purchase Miller's Banana Pepper Sauce products and even gift sets at: Whole Foods, Wegmans or order on Amazon.