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Pan-Seared Sea Scallops on Red Onion Marmalade

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(10)

A party-perfect entrée — ready in less than half an hour.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 main-course or 8 first-course servings

Ingredients

16 large sea scallops (about 1 3/4 pounds)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 medium red onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
Chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Toss scallops, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, and ginger in medium bowl. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to small baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Add 3 tablespoons oil to drippings in same skillet; place over high heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until onion marmalade is thick, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon marmalade onto plates. Top with scallops and any juices, then chives.

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