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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 275 kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix the quinoa with extra virgin olive oil, yuzu powder and basil & parsley. Season to taste.
- In the meantime, prepare the scallops. Pat the scallops dry with kitchen paper and season with sea salt, yuzu and shimichi.
- 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.
- Serve the scallops on a bed of pumpkin puree with the quinoa salad on the side.
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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
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
% 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.