Caribbean Spicy Scallops Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 pounds scallops (about 26-36 seas scallops, depending on the size, large-jumbo)
• kosher salt
• pepper
• olive oil, or any neutral oil (to saute)
• *FOR MARINADE*
• 1 1/2 to 2 oranges, whole (juiced, I like tangerines; but, any fresh orange will work)
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• *FOR ORANGE TOPPING*
• 1 to 1 1/2 oranges, whole (1/4-1/3 cup small diced orange segments, make sure to remove most of the white pith from the orange)
• 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (a mix of cilantro/mint; or parsley can be used)
• 2 scallions, fine diced
• red pepper flakes, pinch