Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

 This recipe was featured in the February 2023 Costco Connection magazine. I have been excited to try this as I love those flavors and scallops. This was absolutely fabulous and I can't wait to make it again soon!

• 1½ lbs sea scallops
• Sea salt, to taste
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp butter or ghee
• Fresh thyme, for garnish

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle them with sea salt.

Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is nearly smoking, place scallops in the pan. Sear scallops approximately 1½ to 2 minutes on each side until almost opaque throughout. Remove scallops to a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the orange and lemon juice, orange zest, ginger and butter to the pan. Whisk the sauce in the pan until it’s simmering, then return the scallops to the pan and spoon the sauce over the scallops.

Plate the scallops, drizzle more sauce on top and garnish with thyme. 

Makes 4 servings.