Seared Scallops with Chipotle Orange Sauce

I usually don't cook much seafood at home. However, scallops are so easy and tasty. This recipe was particularly easy and very flavorful.

1.5 lbs sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chile in adobe sauce
1/4 cup chopped green onion

Melt a little butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle scallops with paprika and salt (I didn't use measurements, just sprinkled over the scallops). Add to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Don't move them around in the pan, just flip them once to cook the other side. Other than that it is best for them to just sit still. Here mine are, sitting still, after they've been turned over:


Remove from pan, but leave burner on to make sauce. Add OJ and chile to pan and bring to a boil. Let cook for around a minute then pour over scallops. Garnish with green onions. Here is the finished product, ready to be eaten!