Sautéed Scallops over Spaghetti Squash
Katheryn Bowyer
ingredients
- Two (1-pound) spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking pan
- 4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 10 large sea scallops, muscles removed, sliced in half
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 minced chives
directions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°. Place squash, cut-sides down, on an oiled baking pan. Cook until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 45 minutes. Using a fork, separate the flesh into strands, and transfer to a bowl; cover.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook leeks and shallots, stirring, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Place flour in a small bowl; dredge scallops. Return pan to heat; add remaining tablespoon oil. Cook half of scallops until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Cook remaining scallops.
- 4
Increase heat to medium high; add wine or 3/4 cup water. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Cook until liquid has reduced by half. Slowly whisk in the butter until sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Divide the squash and the leek mixture among four dinner plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with sauce, and garnish with chives. Serve.
notes
Source: Julie’s Cookbook, Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Source: Bowyer Family
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