Adding pomegranate to recipes really contributes a unique and delicious flavor that is always a crowd pleaser. Taste of Home has done just that with their recipe for Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce. This original and tasty recipe really packs a punch of flavor and delivers a new and pleasant dining experience for foodies of all ages.
Ingredients
- 2 large pomegranates, halved crosswise
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)
Directions
- Squeeze juice from pomegranate halves using a citrus reamer or juicer
to measure 1 cup.
- Combine juice, vinegar, soy sauce, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper,& red pepper
in a small saucepan;
bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half (about 15 minutes), stirring frequently.
Keep warm. Rinse scallops; pat dry.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle scallops with salt, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. - Arrange 1/2 cup watercress on each of 6 plates; divide scallops evenly among plates.
Drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon sauce; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons seeds.
Baltimore City residents can purchase the ingredients for this recipe at the following locations:
Fresh & Green
1020 West 41st Street
Baltimore, MD. 21211
Giant Foods
711 West 40th Street
Baltimore, MD. 21211
Eddie's of Roland Park
5113 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD. 21210
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