Scallops w/Orange Glaze

Ingredients:

12 Sea Scallops

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 garlic clove

1/2 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1 tablespoon butter

1-2 tablespoons chopped mint and parsley for garnish

Directions:

Rinse thoroughly and dry the scallops. Sprinkle scallops with cracked pepper. Heat oil in saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute scallops 2-3 minutes per side until nice and brown. Remove and keep warm.

In the same saute pan on low heat, saute the garlic for 30 seconds. Add orange juice, soy sauce and grated orange peel. Simmer for 1-2 minutes and then add the butter. Return the scallops to the pan. Place scallops on plate, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with mint and parsley.

Serves 2-3 people.

Wine pairing choices:

White: Vila Viniteca El Perro Verde, Rueda 2007

Red: Yealands Pinor Noir, Marlborough 2008