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Scallops Palak Bhajee with Spinach and Peanuts

A Maharashtrian pairing: turmeric-rubbed sea scallops seared, then finished under garlicky spinach wilted in its own steam and seasoned with fiery Kolhapuri masala; crushed peanuts thicken the greens.

  • YieldServes 6
  • Hands-on27 min
  • Total59 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 450 glarge sea scallops (12 to 15 per 450 g), side muscle removed
  • ½ tspground turmeric
  • 70 gunsalted dry-roasted peanuts, about 1/2 cup
  • 2 tbspcanola oil
  • 6 clovesgarlic, medium, finely chopped
  • 450 gbaby spinach leaves, well rinsed
  • 1 tbspKolhapuri masala
  • 1 tspcoarse kosher or sea salt

Diet

  • Pescatarian

Contains

  • Peanut
  • Mollusk shellfish
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Scallop
  • Legumes (any)
  • Poppy seeds
  • Coconut
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Spinach
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Black and white pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Cardamom
  • Cumin
  • Star anise

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Food processor

Season

  • Spring
  • Fall

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Needs advance prep
  • One pot

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: moderate
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: high

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