Seared Scallops & Zucchini Noodles w/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Name: Seared Scallops & Zucchini Noodles w/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1(6oz.) jar oz Roasted Red Peppers; 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk; 2 oz Avocado; 2 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 small Garlic Cloves; 1/4 + 1/8 tsp Salt; 2 small Zucchini; 1/2 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 1 lbs Scallops

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Scallops are an amazing option for those looking for a lighter protein, but are not big on fish. This delicious recipe is big on flavor but low on calories, helping make sure you have no problems staying right on plan! 1 Lean 3 Green 2 Healthy Fat 2 Condiment

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:30:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories278.1 kcal (14%)

Total Fat8.1 g (12%)

Carbs19.9 g (8%)

Sugars6.6 g (7%)

Protein29.9 g (60%)

Sodium1554.8 mg (78%)

Fiber2.8 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 x 6 ozRoasted Red Peppers

½ cupunsweetened almond milk

2 ozAvocado

⅜ tspsalt

½ Tbspunsalted butter

1 lbsScallops

Instructions

Step 1

In a blender, combine (drained) roasted red pepper (look for some without any added sugar), milk, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt (optional). Puree until smooth.

Step 2

Heat roasted red pepper sauce in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add zucchini noodles (ends removed, cut into spaghetti-like strands with a spiralizer, mandolin, or julienne peeler), stir to incorporate, and continue cooking until cooked to your liking, another 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with remaining salt (optional). Cook scallops until golden brown on each side and translucent in the center, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Step 4

Serve scallops atop zucchini noodles.