Academy Award Scallops Recipe

Academy Award Scallops Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds sea scallops
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until very hot. Season the scallops with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook the scallops in the hot oil until evenly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the scallops and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook the green onions and orange zest in the butter for 1 minute. Stir in the wine and then the cream; bring to a boil while stirring and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the scallops to the sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer together until the scallops are heated through, about 5 minutes.