Scallops with asparagus sauce

Ingredients:

• 6 scallops
• Salt
• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 150g warm chicken broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil

Directions:

• Use a potato peeler to shave the outer layer off the asparagus spears. Chop and boil the asparagus in a pot of salted water for 6-8 min. Remove, shower under cold water and mix in a blender together with half of the chicken broth until smooth
• Pour the sauce in a pot; add butter under low heat until the butter melts, season with salt and pepper
• Salt the scallops and dry with a paper towel, warm the oil in a pan high heat. Turn the heat down to medium-high heat and cook for 2 min each side until golden
• Pour the sauce in the middle of the plate and top with scallops, decorate and serve

Calories: 160

Serves: 2

Time:  30 minutes

Health Benefits: Asparagus contains a unique carbohydrate that promotes the growth of two types of healthy bacteria, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. Asparagus is high in vitamin C and helps boosting the immune system, high in folic acid beneficial for pregnant women, high in nutrients that have anti-inflammatory properties, strong antioxidants that can protect against free radicals etc.