Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 medium green or sweet red pepper, julienned
4 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice or pasta

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, saute the pepper, onions and garlic in oil for 1 minute.
  2. Add scallops, salt and pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes.
  3. Add lime juice and zest; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Reduce heat.
  5. Add orange sections and cilantro; cook 2 minutes longer or until scallops are opaque.
  6. Serve with rice or pasta.