Sesame Scallops with Citrus Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch 
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil dark
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon lemon rind grated
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce low-sodium
• 0.3 cup mirin sweet rice wine
• 1 tablespoon orange juice fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon orange rind grated
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 pound sea scallops 
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed toasted
• 1 teaspoon water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; set aside.
2. Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
3. Sprinkle scallops evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
4. Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
6. Transfer scallops to a platter.
7. Add garlic to pan; saut 30 seconds.
8. Add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, mirin, and next 6 ingredients (through sesame oil). Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
9. Pour sauce over scallops; sprinkle with sesame seeds.