Seared Scallops With Snow Peas and Orange

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Seared Scallops With Snow Peas and Orange Recipe

serves 4

Ingredients

1 
cup 
couscous
2 
teaspoons 
plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 
sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
kosher salt and black pepper
1 
orange
3/4 
pound 
snow peas, halved lengthwise

Directions

  1. Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Pat the scallops dry and season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover.
  4. Using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 strips of zest from the orange. Thinly slice them.
  5. Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the snow peas, orange zest, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  6. Cook, tossing, until the snow peas are just tender, about 2 minutes. Serve with the scallops and couscous.