Roasted Scallops with Broccolini & Caramelized Leeks
Leeks are a rich source of prebiotics to help feed a healthy microbiome. Here, they are caramelized in a buttery wine sauce and topped with roasted scallops in a smoky garlic seasoning mix. Golden broccolini and tomatoes make it a complete meal. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
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- Improve Gut Health
- Eat the rainbow
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The Skinny on Scallops
Scallops are not only incredibly delicious, they’re also good for your brain and nervous system. Three ounces of these saltwater shellfish can contain up to 18% of the DV for both vitamin B12 and zinc, essential for optimal brain function and nervous system development.
Ingredients
Scallops & veg
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, thicker stalks cut in half lengthwise
- 3 Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1 lb large sea scallops, muscle removed, patted dry
Leeks
- 4 tsp organic unsalted butter, divided
- 2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, rinsed and sliced crosswise
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- sea salt, to taste
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place a large baking sheet in the oven as it preheats.
- In a small bowl, mix together oil, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika. In a medium bowl, toss broccolini and tomatoes with one-half of oil mixture, reserving remaining half.
- Remove baking sheet from oven. Place broccolini and tomatoes on sheet. Roast until broccolini is tender and browning and tomatoes are blistered, about 18 minutes. Remove sheet from oven; increase oven temperature to 425ºF. Place scallops on sheet and spoon reserved oil mixture over top. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until scallops are firm.
- Meanwhile, prepare leeks: In a large skillet on medium, melt one-half of butter. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until very tender and golden in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour in wine; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of wine has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining one-half of butter in pieces, stirring, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt, to taste. Divide leeks among plates. Top with scallops and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
- Calories 319
- Carbohydrate Content 26 g
- Cholesterol Content 65 mg
- Fat Content 12 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 29 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 813 mg
- Sugar Content 6.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 6.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g