Scallops with Cranberry Mandarin Sauce

A healthy entrée or appetizer for the festive season, scallops are low in cholesterol and high in potassium. Cranberries and mandarin oranges are powerful anti-oxidant foods.

Ingredients
12 large scallops
12 slices mandarin oranges (canned or freshly peeled)
2 Tbsp cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
1 Tbsp unsweetened orange juice
1 Tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
2 Tbsp Udo's 3•6•9 Oil Blend
1 tsp chopped fresh chives
Black pepper to taste

In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, maple syrup and Udo's 3·6·9 Oil Blend. Add pepper to taste. Set aside.

In a large pan, add 1/4" of water and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add scallops, cover and poach in liquid for 2 to 3 minutes until scallops turn opaque. Do not overcook.

Arrange scallops, orange slices and chives on serving dishes. Serve with sauce.

Makes 2 entrées or 4 appetizers.