Ingredients:
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds large sea scallops
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts toasted
1 tablespoon minced chives
Cooking spray


Cooking Instructions:
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes


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

Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Information: One serving = 265 calories, 23 grams protein, 6 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrate, .5 gram fiber, 38 mg cholesterol. NOTE: The sodium content is much higher if surimi (imitation) scallops are used instead of fresh scallops. Still, the fat content of scallops is extremely low even if imitation is used.

Nutrition Note: Traditional recipes for scallops are often high in fat--often breaded and fried, or otherwise served with rich sauces. Walter's use of orange juice, shallots, mustard, garlic, and chives gives the entree plenty of flavor without the saturated fat. Adding walnuts is another heart healthy strategy since nuts are rich sources of monounsaturated fat, which is a good fat to include if you're interested in improving your lipid profile.