Seared Scallops without roma root

10 sea scallops (tendon removed) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 mandarin oranges (1 peeled and divided into slices, the other to juice as per below) 1/2 onion ,[...]

24 scallops (6 per person) 2/3 cup key lime juice (Key lime does make a difference. If you can't get key lime use 1/2 cup regular lime juice, it is not) 1/2[...]

16 ounces sea scallops or shrimp 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper or mrs. dash * 1 ounce pernod or anise flavored aperitif * 1/4 cup fennel bulb julienned, optional[...]