Pan-Seared Scallops with Walnuts and Spiced Carrots

Ingredients

• 4 servings spiced carrots 
• 1 tablespoon chives minced
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
• 1 teaspoon orange rind grated
• 1.5 pounds sea scallops 
• 1 tablespoon shallots minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 2 tablespoons walnuts toasted coarsely chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• wax paper

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Combine half of orange juice mixture and scallops in a large bowl, stirring to coat; set aside. Set aside remaining orange juice mixture.
3. Place sugar in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook until sugar dissolves (do not stir).
4. Add walnuts, stirring until coated, and remove from heat.
5. Spread walnuts in a single layer on wax paper, and let stand at room temperature until dry.
6. Drain scallops, and discard marinade. Press minced chives onto one side of marinated scallops.
7. Wash skillet and dry.
8. Place skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
9. Place scallops, chive sides down, in skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side.
10. Remove scallops from pan, and set aside.
11. Add remaining orange juice mixture to pan. Bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes. Return scallops to pan. Divide scallops and sauce evenly among 4 plates.
12. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts.
13. Serve with Spiced Carrots.