Spicy Scallops with Pumpkin Puree

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    275 kcal

Spicy Scallops with Pumpkin Puree

Packed with nutrients and bold vibrant flavors, these Spicy Scallops with Pumpkin Puree make a great gluten-free starter, and are sure to steal the show at your next party dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 large frozen scallops defrosted and pat dry
  • a pinch of yuzu powder optional
  • shimichi to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the pumpkin puree:

  • 450 g pumpkin flesh cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the quinoa salad:

  • 150 g quinoa I used a mix of white and red quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon yuzu powder or zest of ½ lime
  • a bunch of fresh basil and parsley leaves finely chopped
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Instructions

  1. Steam the pumpkin for 15 mins or until soft and tender. Season with salt, pepper and pinch of ginger to taste. Transfer in a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
  2. For the quinoa salad, simply cook the quinoa in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 9 mins. Drain in a sieve or fine colander and cool down.
  3. Mix the quinoa with extra virgin olive oil, yuzu powder and basil & parsley. Season to taste.
  4. In the meantime, prepare the scallops. Pat the scallops dry with kitchen paper and season with sea salt, yuzu and shimichi.
  5. Heat a large skillet with olive oil and butter, then grill the scallops on each side for a minute on each side, or until they’re cooked through and crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and rest on a warm surface for 2 min.
  6. Serve the scallops on a bed of pumpkin puree with the quinoa salad on the side.

Notes

  • If you have more time, you may roast the pumpkin instead of steaming for extra flavor. Simply arrange the pumpkin cubes on a tray, season with salt and pepper and a glug of olive oil, and cook until tender, about 30 mins.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 658mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 9671IU (193%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 658mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 9671IU 193%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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