Pan-Seared Sea Scallops on Red Onion Marmalade

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops on Red Onion Marmalade
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops on Red Onion Marmalade
A party-perfect entrée — ready in less than half an hour.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 main-course or 8 first-course servings
Citrus Ginger Herb Onion Shellfish Quick & Easy Scallop Party Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

Preparation 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. 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.

Preparation 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. 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.