Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• ¹/₈ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
• ¾ cup pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• ¹/₈ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• + 5 more ingredients
• • Dash of ground red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ pounds sea scallops
  • 2 large pomegranates, halved crosswise

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, and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half (about 15 minutes), stirring frequently. Keep warm. ...

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