I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops are easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sea scallops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Directions

1. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
2. Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.
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