Seared Scallops

Name: Seared Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon zest; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 small shallot – finely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro; pinch of salt and pepper; ⅛ teaspoon chili flakes or aleppo chili pepper; 1 lb large dry sea scallops; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter ( a combo of both is my preference); salt and pepper to taste; optional: red pepper flakes- or urfa biber or Aleppo Chili flakes