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Seared Scallops

These scallops are seared to perfection then served over nutritious veggies! They're AIP, Paleo & Whole30 friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb scallops
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2½ cups zucchini
  • 8 oz bella mushrooms
  • ½ cup white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out seeds (details on how to do this safely on the Spaghetti Squash Noodles link below.)
  • Bake spaghetti squash for 45-50 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes then shred into noodles.
  • While spaghetti squash is baking, juice lemon and put it in a bowl. Add scallops and marinate for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • While squash is cooling, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large saute pan on high heat.
  • Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • In the same pan, lower heat slightly and add another 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add zucchini, garlic, herbs and salt to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off heat and mix in scallops.
  • Serve each plate by putting spaghetti squash noodles on the bottom and topping with scallops, vegetables and herbs.
  • To finish, top with fresh juice from a lemon wedge and additional salt and oil to taste.

Notes

  • Fresh basil and parsley taste best, but if you can't find them then use dried herbs instead.
  • High heat is necessary to get the scallops to deliciously sear.
  • Be careful not to overcook the scallops! If you do, they will have a rubber-like texture and chewy taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 18gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 788mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg
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