Ingredients
- 4-6 sea scallops
- 1-2 tbsp coconut oil for searing
- sea salt
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 Eat Smart Gourmet Vegetable Salad Kit - Beets and Greens {kit contains the greens golden raisins, cooked and cubed beets, and feta cheese)
- 1 mandarin orange peeled and sectioned
Instructions
First, make the balsamic reduction:
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In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, orange juice and honey over low-med heat, stirring. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn, until it's reduced by about half, thickened, and sticky-sweet. Remove from heat, set aside and allow to cool.
Next, sear the scallops:
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Pat your scallops dry with paper towel, and heat a large skillet over med-hi heat, then add the coconut oil.
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Lightly sprinkle the scallops with sea salt before searing. When the oil is heated (just as it smokes), add the scallops to the pan and cook on each side about 2-3 minutes, until opaque, carefully flipping halfway through. The outside should appear light to golden brown. Remove from pan once done and set aside while you arrange the salad.
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To arrange the salad, empty the greens into a large bowl and top with the beets, raisins, mandarin orange segments, seared scallops and feta cheese if using.
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Carefully drizzle on the cooled balsamic reduction, serve, and enjoy!