Recipes Seafood Shellfish Scallops Seared Scallops with Jalapeño Vinaigrette 4.6 (184) 146 Reviews 43 Photos These scallops are drizzled with an incredibly basic but extremely versatile dressing. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on July 8, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 43 43 43 43 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and membranes removed ¼ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 12 large fresh sea scallops 1 pinch sea salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments Directions Place jalapeño, rice vinegar, olive oil, and mustard into a blender. Purée on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops into the skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeño vinaigrette over top. Chef's Note: If you are making this for a salad dressing, increase the oil to 1/3 cup. I Made It Print 272 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 307 Calories 18g Fat 6g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 307 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 72mg 24% Sodium 472mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 30g 60% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 45mg 3% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 488mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.