Scallops need very little other than butter, salt and pepper to be amazing. But pour some delicious garlic butter over the top and let it soak down into the zoodles, well, that doesn’t hurt either!
I replaced pasta in this recipe with zoodles because they are healthier and cook faster. Plus, zucchini is packed with beneficial nutrients including Vitamins C and A, potassium, folate, and fiber. All contribute to a healthy heart by decreasing the risk of stroke, reducing high blood pressure, and lowering cholesterol. Garlic has been shown to improve immunity, stabilize blood sugar levels, and support heart and brain health. Scallops are low in cholesterol and saturated fats. So overall this is a meal you can feel good about and it’s pretty!
Seared Scallops with Garlic Sauce over Zoodles (GF)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 large zucchini, spiralized
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 fresh basil leaves, shredded
- ¼ cup finely minced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Melt the ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook, swirling the pan occasionally and reducing the heat if the garlic browns too quickly, until the garlic is golden and the butter is foamy and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the garlic butter to a small bowl, scraping in any browned bits. Wipe out the skillet.
- Place the zoodles in the skillet, season with salt and pepper and sauté 3 minutes until just tender. Transfer to a serving plate and keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
- Pat the scallops dry and season with salt. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the scallops in the skillet, spacing evenly apart, and cook, undisturbed, swirling the skillet occasionally and adding more oil if needed, until well browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn the scallops over and cook just until golden on the other side and opaque in the middle, about 2 minutes longer. Place the scallops over the zoodles.
- Stir the vinegar into the garlic butter and season with salt and pepper. Spoon over the scallops and top with fresh basil and red bell pepper.
Notes
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