Seared Scallops with Citrus Pasta
Get ready for a flavorful meal with seared scallops and pasta! This easy recipe with garbanzo beans, citrus dressing, and couscous is a must-try.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 279kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups water
- 18-20 scallops ½-to-2-inch
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice about 1 large orange
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- Equipment
- Pot for boiling water for couscous
- Pan for searing scallops
- Mixing bowl for dressing
- Whisk for dressing
- Serving bowl for couscous
- Fork for fluffing couscous
- Strainer for rinsing garbanzo beans
- Cutting board and knife for parsley
- Citrus juicer for orange and lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the couscous. Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Add in couscous and remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid. Let sit for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- While the couscous is cooking, prepare the scallops. Dry the scallops completely with paper towels. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add olive oil and seasoned scallops. Sear until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Place the couscous in a large serving bowl. Add the dressing, garbanzo beans, and parsley. Toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finally, arrange the seared scallops on top of the couscous mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry scallops thoroughly before seasoning and searing
- Use high heat when searing the scallops
- Fluff the couscous with a fork after cooking to avoid clumping
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth
- Toss the couscous and beans with the dressing before adding the scallops
- Serve immediately for best results
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 221mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g