Oolong-Crusted Scallops With Citrus Sauce

Ingredients

• Juice of 1/2 orange
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 8 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oolong tea leaves, finely ground in a coffee grinder
• 12 sea scallops, tough muscle removed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    332 calories; 30 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 79 milligrams cholesterol; 297 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Serves 4

Preparation

1. Heat the juices in a saucepan to just below a simmer, then whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time. Season with salt and keep warm.
2. Place the ground tea on a plate. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then press both sides into the ground tea.
3. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet or saut� pan over medium heat. Sear the scallops until just warmed through and not yet fully opaque, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place 3 scallops in each of 4 shallow bowls and spoon the sauce around them.

15 minutes