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Dairy Free, Fish, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diets · June 5, 2022

Scallops & Sweet Potato Mash with Sun-dried Tomato Relish

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It’s rare that I put up fully composed dinners, but this Scallops & Sweet Potato Mash with Sun-dried Tomato Relish just feels right. This recipe is inspired by Carina Wolff’s seared scallops over sweet potato pureé, and I only hope this addition of roasted garlic and a sun-dried tomato relish can do them justice!

Roasted sweet potato and garlic head

As a pescatarian, scallops are always a go-to when I want a quick but classic dinner. These subtly sweet scallops perfectly compliment an earthy, spicy sun-dried tomato relish and the sweet potato meshes with roasted garlic to make an easy and comforting base for this recipe to come together.

Chopped walnuts in bowl

Table of contents

  • Ingredients for the sun-dried tomato relish
  • How to make the seared scallops and sweet potatoes
  • Some more of my favorite dinner recipes
Sun-dried potato relish

Ingredients for the sun-dried tomato relish

This relish is the star of the show! Its zesty acidity perfectly compliments the smooth sweet potatoes and rich scallops. It adds a desperately needed oomph to what would otherwise be a very texturally boring dish. Here’s how to make this addicting sun-dried tomato relish:

  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
  • 1 tablespoon calabrian chili paste
  • 1 lemon for zest and juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
Sweet potato mash

How to make the seared scallops and sweet potatoes

Scallops and sweet potatoes are two of my favorite things in the world, so it only feels right to pair them in one warm, comforting meal. The sweet potatoes give a great base for the scallops to sit on so that in every bite, you get a bit of scallop, sweet potato and relish. Follow these steps to make the scallops and sweet potato mash:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Cut the top off the full garlic clove. Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in tin foil.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Wrap in tin foil. Roast both the sweet potatoes and garlic for 45-50 minutes, or until the garlic is golden and soft and the potatoes are fork tender.
  • While the potatoes are roasting, make the sun-dried tomato relish. On a cutting board, finely chop the parsley. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, calabrian chili paste and lemon zest and chop until fine. Top with the juice from the lemon, the honey, and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together with a fork, move to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put a pan on medium heat and add a generous glug of olive oil. Sear the scallops for two minutes on each side or until they are lightly golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • When the potatoes and garlic are out of the oven, remove the potato skins and add the potatoes to a bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the bowl and mash everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To plate, add the mashed sweet potatoes to the plate first, then the scallops, then top with the sun-dried tomato relish. For extra texture, feel free to top with toasted walnuts or seeds!
Seared scallops

Some more of my favorite dinner recipes

All of which are just as comforting as they are filling!

Creamy Tahini Chickpeas with Bitter Greens
This bowl of beans is one of my weeknight go-tos. Simple, filling, and so wholesome, it's a great vegetarian weeknight option.
Check out this recipe
Spring Pea Lemon Tahini Pasta
This kind of pasta is good for the soul. Creamy, easy, tastes like spring. It's everything about simple cooking that I love.
Check out this recipe
Sun Dried Tomato Chickpeas & Date Syrup Oyster Mushroom Bowl
This bowl is everything – crispy, salty, spicy, sweet and hearty – all wrapped into one. The elements take some prep, but they you can snack on it all week. It's my ideal lunch prep.
Check out this recipe
Finished Scallops & Sweet Potato Mash with Sun-dried Tomato Relish

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Scallops & Sweet Potato Mash with Sun-dried Tomato Relish

As a pescatarian, scallops are always a go-to when I want a quick but classic dinner. These subtly sweet scallops perfectly compliment an earthy, spicy sun-dried tomato relish and the sweet potato meshes with roasted garlic to make an easy and comforting base for this recipe to come together.
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Prep Time:15 minutes mins
Cook Time:45 minutes mins
Total Time:1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: garlic, scallops, sun dried tomatoes, sweet potato
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes about 12 ounces each
  • 1 large head of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
  • 1 tablespoon calabrian chili paste
  • 1 lemon for zest and juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces fresh scallops about 6-8 scallops

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Cut the top off the full garlic clove. Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in tin foil.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Wrap in tin foil. Roast both the sweet potatoes and garlic for 45-50 minutes, or until the garlic is golden and soft and the potatoes are fork tender.
  • While the potatoes are roasting, make the sun-dried tomato relish. On a cutting board, finely chop the parsley. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, calabrian chili paste and lemon zest and chop until fine. Top with the juice from the lemon, the honey, and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together with a fork, move to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Put a pan on medium heat and add a generous glug of olive oil. Sear the scallops for two minutes on each side or until they are lightly golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • When the potatoes and garlic are out of the oven, remove the potato skins and add the potatoes to a bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the bowl and mash everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To plate, add the mashed sweet potatoes to the plate first, then the scallops, then top with the sun-dried tomato relish. For extra texture, feel free to top with toasted walnuts or seeds!

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