Jerk Scallops with Spaghetti Squash

Name: Jerk Scallops with Spaghetti Squash
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Spaghetti Squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 spaghetti squash, split in half with seeds removed; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ; Jerk Scallops; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound large scallops; ¼ cup white cooking wine; ½ tablespoon onion powder; ½ tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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These Jerk Scallops with Spaghetti Squash are the perfect and ideal seafood weeknight meal. Scallops are coated in a classic Jamaican Jerk seasoning blend and pan seared in a white wine sauce. Instead of a starchy side, the scallops are served with healthy and flavorful spaghetti squash that have been jazzed up with a pinch of cayenne for heat. The result is a low-carb and gluten-free meal that will taste like a trip to the caribbean! (Don't forget to pack your sandals and sunglasses!)

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Top with green onions for garnish and add sriracha for an extra hint of heat in this dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 398 calories; 15g fat; 41.9g carbohydrates; 27g protein; 62mg cholesterol; 2477mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 398		Calories from Fat136
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g		23%
	Saturated Fat5g	25%
	Trans Fat0.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat3.7g
	Monounsaturated Fat5.0g
Cholesterol 62mg		21%
Sodium 2477mg		103%
Total Carbohydrate 41.9g		14%
	Dietary Fiber8g	32%
	Sugars13.6g
Protein 27g

Vitamin A22%		Vitamin C30%
Calcium11%		Iron17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Caribbean Dinner Date Night Weeknight Scallops Spaghetti Squash Casual Party Gluten-free Oven Cayenne Pepper

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Sam Dalton says:

These jerk scallops are amazing. The jerk seasoning alone is very flavorful. I also want to try using it on shrimp. The spaghetti squash was a nice switch from starchy spaghetti noodles. My wife and I love this recipe.

Jessica Scott says:

The jerk scallops alone were incredible! The flavor was spot on, everything I expected it to be and more. I also liked the healthy spaghetti squash as opposed to using pasta. Definitely one of my favorite lighter dishes.

Carol Wagner says:

Made this with Merlot and a seasoning blend I had on hand. It was great! Use the timing in the recipe so that you don’t overcook the scallops. It was great on the spaghetti squash!