Scallops with Cauliflower Mash and Garlicky Kale
Ingredients
- scallops
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Cauliflower mash
- whole cauliflower
- ghee or mayo
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder or roasted garlic cloves
- optional 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- optional 2 tablespoons butter
Garlicky kale
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- olive oil
- chili flakes
- kale
- salt
- pepper
Preparation
Defrost and pat dry scallops; this is an important step.
Season scallops with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and once hot, add scallops and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Flip scallops and cook for another 2 minutes.
Cauliflower mash
Cut a whole cauliflower into chunks and remove the stem.
Steam or boil the cauliflower on the stove top and drain, or pressure cook in a steamer basket for 3 minutes.
Mash the cauliflower and mix with ghee or mayo, salt, pepper, and garlic powder or roasted garlic cloves.
For keto diet, add 1/4 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons butter, then mix in a blender for a smooth consistency.
Garlicky kale
Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves in olive oil with chili flakes for 1 minute.
Add cut up kale and cook for another 3 minutes, letting the kale wilt only a tiny bit.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.