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Seared Scallops With Pomegranate Sauce Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jovi_nutt / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago This is a quick scallop recipe witha bit of sweetness and tang! Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:6	Jovi_nutt
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Ingredients

2 large pomegranates, halved crosswise

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

Dash of ground red pepper

1 1/2 pound sea scallops

2 tsp vegetable oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp sugar

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

3 c. trimmed watercress ( about 1 bunch)

1/4 c pomegranate seeds ( about 1 pomegranate)

Directions

Squeeze juice from pomegranate halves using a citrus reamer or juicer to measure 1 cup. Combine juice, vinegar, soy sauce, 1/8 tsp black pepper and red pepper in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmmer until reduced by half ( about 15 minutes), stirring frequently. Keep warm.

Rinse scallops, pat dry. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt, sugar, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Add scallops to pan, cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.

Arrange 1/2 c. watercress on each of 6 plates; divide scallops evely among plates. Drizzle each serving with about 1 Tbsp sauce; sprinkle with 2 Tbsp seeds.

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