Caramel Orange Sea Scallops It’s A Winner!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup white wine 1 large orange, juiced and slice some for garnish 1 lb sea scallops (GREAT from Costco) 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper 1 tablespoon cold butter

Sprinkle the sugar into a small saucepan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and warm the sugar until it starts to melt and color. As soon as you see it turn brown, begin to gently swirl the pan. When the sugar is a deep caramel color, about 3 minutes, stand back and add the white wine and orange

juice. It may bubble and spatter, so watch out. Turn the heat up to high, stir with a wooden spoon, and boil the sauce until it is reduced by half — you should have about 1/3 cup. Pour into a measuring cup and swirl in the cold butter. Let sit. In same pan, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and swirl

to coat the bottom. Add the scallops (pat dry first), season them with salt and pepper, add a little more oil if needed, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the scallops are firm on the outside and just barely opaque in the center — nick one to test. Pour on the orange caramel sauce and

stir. Serve over pasta! Season with salt and pepper to taste! Hope you enjoy!