Name: Seared Scallops on Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo
Ingredients: 2 avocados (ripe, halved, seeded, peeled); 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil); 2 medium zucchini (spiralized + dried with paper towels); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 6 large scallops (patted dry); salt and pepper to taste

Seared Scallops on Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Sauce

Zucchini noodles topped with a creamy avocado sauce and seared scallops. No dairy, no preservatives, no added sugars, and absolutely delicious! You guys, this recipe was so light and flavorful. I can’t wait to make it again! In case you haven’t noticed, I love seafood. From…

Ready 15 minutes

Serves 2 servings

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

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You guys, this recipe was so light and flavorful. I can’t wait to make it again! In case you haven’t noticed, I love seafood. From salmon to mahi mahi, fish tacos, and shrimp, I could probably survive in a deserted island.

Yeah right.

I had a few avocados that were about to go bad. Instead of making a simple guacamole like I always do, I decided to change things up today and make an avocado SAUCE! YES! All I did was throw avocado in a food processor along with avocado oil, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and salt. Blend that sucker up and add cracked pepper on top. YUMMMMMM. I’m an avocado freak so maybe I’m biased. After that, I added the sauce to spiralized zoodles and topped it with seared scallops.

It took about 15 minutes tops from beginning to end!

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Food Processor

If you are making salsas or sauces or simply prepping ingredients, a food processor is a must have! It chops and blends so quickly, saving you so much time!

Zucchini noodles topped with a avocado sauce and seared scallops

Btw, you should totally get a to make the zucchini noodles. I know there are a lot of other versions out there but I promise you, this one is so compact and easy to clean/store, you will LOVE it. My favorite part about the Inspiralizer is that there are no pieces to lose! All the blades are intact and the suction plates really do stick to the counter. It really has been the best investment to make fun veggie spirals! Don’t be afraid of making this on a weeknight. It’s definitely NOT time consuming and your family will think you are quite the pro in the kitchen! Win win!

I hope you make this and LOVE it!