GARAM MASALA SCALLOPS OVER ACORN SQUASH

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Categories     Ginger     Scallop     Squash     Fall     Jalapeño     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large (1 1/2- to 2-lb) acorn squash
3/4 lb sea scallops, tough muscle removed from sides if necessary
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chile
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
Garnish: very thin slices of jalapeño chile, chopped fresh cilantro, and ground Aleppo pepper or cayenne
Accompaniment: haricots verts with mustard seeds and toasted coconut

Steps:

  • Prepare squash:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Halve squash lengthwise, reserving 1 half for another use. Halve remaining squash piece diagonally crosswise and season with salt. Arrange wedges, cut sides up, in a small roasting pan filled with 1/2 inch water. Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and roast until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Prepare scallops after squash has been roasting 30 minutes:
  • Pat scallops dry and season with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown scallops on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes total (scallops will be almost cooked through). Remove from heat. Add turmeric and toss until scallops are yellow, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook jalapeño, garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and simmer until water is evaporated and chile mixture is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream and garam masala and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.
  • When squash is tender, add remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and scallops with any liquid that has accumulated in bowl to sauce and simmer until scallops are just cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Put a squash wedge on each of 2 plates and spoon scallops and sauce over squash.

Abdul Ahat
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This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


mask jk
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Maxamad Suleman
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll try using less garam masala next time.


Levy Khumalo
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I'm not a fan of acorn squash, but I loved this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


MOSHAROF 24 OFFICIAL
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge. The scallops are especially delicious.


Gudeta Gudisa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Brenda Swedeen
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I'm not a fan of garam masala, so I used a different spice blend. The dish still turned out great.


Jani Khan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The scallops and acorn squash are both cooked to perfection.


Tamiru Wecheno
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Michael Worrall
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Jason Roy
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The garam masala gave them a really nice flavor.


Rk Rifat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. I had some roasted squash in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


funny boi 101
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops and acorn squash were both cooked perfectly and the garam masala gave them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


Zohaib Zohaib
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the acorn squash was delicious. I'll try cooking the scallops for a shorter amount of time next time.


Toya Kimbell
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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'm definitely going to be making it again soon.


Haniya Malik
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The garam masala gives the scallops a nice warm spice, while the acorn squash is sweet and nutty. It's a really well-balanced dish.


Shehu ibrahim
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit with my guests. The scallops are so tender and flavorful, and the acorn squash is the perfect accompaniment.


Awais Tayyab
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Amazing dish! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the garam masala gave them a wonderful flavor. The acorn squash was also delicious and roasted to perfection.