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Sauteed Scallops over Spaghetti Squash

Sauteed Scallops over Spaghetti Squash

Martha Stewart Living http://www.marthastewart.com/354138/sauteed-scallops-over-spaghetti-squash
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  • Yield Serves 4

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 bunch minced chives

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. 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.

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