Spicy Bay Scallops Whole30 Low Carb Food

GARLIC BUTTER SEARED SCALLOPS (LOW-CARB, KETO)

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a cast iron skillet or large pan over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and wait until it is hot.
• Lay scallops in the pan, leaving space so as not to crowd them. They should sizzle immediately. Cook for 2 minutes without touching them.
• Flip the scallops and immediately add the butter and garlic. Cook for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes, spooning the melting butter and garlic over the scallops, until they are browned on both sides and opaque throughout, then remove from the pan to a plate.
• Serve immediately with the pan juices drizzled over top.

WHOLE30 + KETO SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat your thawed scallops completely dry with a paper towel, and let rest on a paper towel lined plate to draw out all the moisture.
• Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Season the scallops with salt.
• Add the ghee to the cast iron skillet. Sear each scallop for 2 minutes on the first side without touching them. This will give you that great golden crust.
• After 2 minutes, flip and cook an additional 90 seconds on the 2nd side.
• Push all the scallops to 1 side of the pan. Add in a smashed clove of garlic, and tilt the pan so you can spoon all the garlicy ghee on top of the scallops for another 30 seconds.
• Remove from the pan.
• Serve warm drizzled with the garlic ghee pan drippings. I love serving mine with cauliflower rice risotto and sauteed spinach with some lemon zest and fresh squeezed lemon.
• As always, lots of tips, FAQs and substitution info in the Recipe Notes below!

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Serve with hot cooked pasta or rice along with sautéed spinach or Swiss chard.

BAY SCALLOPS SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the oil and half of the butter over medium-high heat until mixture starts to brown.
• MAKE SURE THE PAN AND OIL MIXTURE IS VERY HOT - Transfer half of the scallops to the skillet and cook WITHOUT MOVING until seared: ABOUT 20 - 30 SECONDS. Gently flip and sear on other side for another 20 - 30 SECONDS. Remove from skillet; add remaining scallops and butter. Cook in the same manner as the first batch.
• Once the second batch of scallops is finished cooking, return the first batch to the skillet and give a quick, gentle toss. Remove skillet from heat.
• Add the garlic, lemon juice, wine and cappers. Season with salt and pepper. Give a gentle toss and place scallops on a warmed serving platter. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
• Serve with crusty Italian or French bread for dipping in the garlic-butter sauce. This dish pairs nicely with steamed fresh asparagus or zucchini.
• COOK'S TIP: Scallops contain a lot of water that will gush out once they get hot - THEY NEED A LOT OF HEAT APPLIED QUICKLY. Never crowd the scallops when cooking, otherwise they will steam instead of sear.

CREAMY BAY SCALLOP SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for 60 seconds. Toss to turn. Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
• Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.

SPICY BAY SCALLOP RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Make Rice. And set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F.
• Spicy Sauce: Whisk together the first 8 ingredients. Add more or less Sriracha to your preferred heat level.
• Place the Scallops into a baking dish and add 1/2 cup of the Spicy Sauce. Mix well and spread scallops and spead evenly into one layer.
• Bake Scallops for 10 to 12 minutes, until the top is just starting to brown and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. (5-7 minutes in Convection Oven). BARELY DONE is the important part -- you don't want Scallops like rubber.
• Assemble: Add 1/2 Cup Rice to each bowl, top with your choice of toppings, scallops, and garnish with remaining Spicy Sauce, Sriracha and Soy Sauce to Taste.

SUMMER BAY SCALLOPS SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a small bowl cover sundried tomatoes with boiling water. Set aside and allow to steep for 30 minutes until tomatoes are softened.
• Note: If you use oil packed tomatoes omit this step and increase the amount to one cup.
• In the meantime, cook angel hair according to package directions, drain, and toss with a little olive oil.
• Rinse and pat dry scallops. Season with salt and pepper.
• When tomatoes are softened, squeeze out water and roughly chop.
• In a large skillet heat 1/4 cup of butter and the olive oil on medium high heat until the butter foams.
• Add scallops to the pan and cook 2 minutes until slightly brown on the edges. Stir and cook another 1 minute or until opaque. Remove from the hot oil and set aside.
• Add to pan the garlic, chili, and sundried tomatoes and cook until garlic is blonde, about 2 minutes.
• Add white wine and last 1/4 cup butter to the garlic mixture and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add back to the sauce the scallops and any juices and the fresh herbs.
• Toss with the pasta and top with parmesan cheese.