Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Pomegranate Reduction
Date Added: Apr 11, 2010 Fusion Appetizers

Description
Beautiful sea scallops pan seared with vine cherry tomatoes and small red onions. Finished with a pomegranate reduction.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Pound(s) Fresh Sea Scallops
- 6 Each Vine Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 8 Each Red Onion, pearl size
- 4 Table Spoon(s) Olive Oil
- 1 Tea Spoon(s) Sea Salt
- 4 Table Spoon(s) Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 Cup(s) Pomegranate Juice
- 1 Tea Spoon(s) Pepper
- As Needed Basil, chiffonade (garnish)
- 1 Table Spoon(s) Honey (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in pan on medium-high heat
- Seasoned sea scallops with salt & pepper
- Saute scallops in pan for 3 minutes on each side
- Add the onions and tomatoes and Saute for 3 minutes
- Add pomegranate juice and reduce for 2 minutes
- Add butter and reduce until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon
- Taste and Season with salt and pepper if necessary
- Garnish with fresh basil
- If you prefer it a little sweeter, add 1 tablespoon of honey








