Scallops sometimes are hard to match with the perfect sauce but this citrus vinaigrette is a perfect combination with the soft fishy flavor.
Prep time: 10 mins      Cook time:10 mins    Total time:  20 mins   Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Seared Scallops with Citrus Vinaigrette

• ½ pound large Scallops
• ½ cup + 4 Tbsp STAR Hojiblanca Usage Pairing Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Poultry/Fish, divided
• 1 tsp Flour
• ½ tsp Corn Starch
• ½ tsp Sugar
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 Tbsp Sriacha Sauce
• 1 tsp Fish Sauce
• 1 tsp Orange Zest

Instructions:

1. In small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp STAR Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil, flour, corn starch, and sugar. Set aside.
2. In small bowl whisk together remaining olive oil, lime juice, sriacha, fish sauce and orange zest to form vinaigrette. Set aside. Whisk together just before serving.
3. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Heat non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add in 2 Tablespoons of oil to pan and heat until simmering. Brush both sides of dried scallops with flour/oil/corn starch mixture. Place scallops into pan and allow to sear until golden brown – about 2 minutes. Turn over and continue to sear on the other side until golden brown.
5. Plate scallops immediately and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!

recipe developed for STAR fine foods by Wanna Be a Country Cleaver.