Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place squash, cut-side down, on an oiled baking pan. Cook until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 45 minutes. Using a fork, separate the flesh into strands and transfer to a bowl. Cover.
3. Rinse and dry scallops with a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with MSG Mediterranean Blend or sea salt and pepper. Set aside
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat. Cook leeks and shallots, stirring, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5. Place flour in a small bowl; dredge scallops. Return pan to heat; add remaining tablespoon oil. Sear half of scallops at a time until golden, about 3-4 minutes on first side. (Do not move or disturb them during this time.) Flip and sear 2nd side for about 1 minute. Season with My Sage Gourmet Mediterranean Herb Seasoning (or salt) and pepper. Cook remaining scallops.
6. Increase heat to medium high; add wine or 3/4 cup water. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Cook until liquid has reduced by half.
7. Slowly whisk in the butter until sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. If adding wild mushrooms and/or asparagus tips, do it when you add the butter. As sauce begins to thicken, check seasoning. If needed, add another dash of My Sage Gourmet Mediterranean Herb Seasoning , My Sage Gourmet Garlic Herb, or salt and pepper.
8. Divide the squash and leek mixture among four dinner plates. Top with scallops.
9. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with chives and red pepper flakes.
10. Serve.