Cauliflower 'Rice' Sautéed with Garlic and Scallops

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A elegant low-carb meal featuring tender cauliflower rice cooked in garlic-infused butter, topped with seared scallops for a restaurant-quality dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cauliflower, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut cauliflower into florets, then pulse in a food processor until rice-like (about 4 cups riced). Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 cups riced cauliflower and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender with slight browning at edges.
  4. Step 4: Season scallops with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Pat dry with paper towel.
  5. Step 5: Heat a clean skillet over high heat, add scallops in single layer, and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque.
  6. Step 6: Stir 1 tbsp lemon juice into cauliflower rice, then top with seared scallops. Garnish with 1 tsp chopped dill before serving.

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