Did you know that scallops are a high protein, low calorie food that is great to add to meals instead of meats? 3 ounces of scallops is around 95 calories, 17 grams of protein and less than 5 carbs. While they can be a bit high in sodium (they are from the sea after all) they make for a great addition to recipes. The other night I made a quick batch of grilled sea scallops on the stove with some olive oil spray, Mrs. Dash chicken seasoning and they were cooked in less than 10 minutes.
To round out the dish I made some steamed leafy spinach, cut mini tomatoes and some brown rice. This was a delicious dish and was full of protein, fiber and good carbs.
Try adding scallops into your meal prep/diet and let me know what you make!
What you need to make this dish:
3 ounces of scallops
1/2 cup of spinach
6 cut up cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup of brown rice
Mrs. Dash Chicken Seasoning
Olive Oil Spray
Basic Nutrition
Scallops are a rich source of protein; 3 ounces, or 85 grams, of raw scallops supply 14.3 grams of this macronutrient. The same serving size has a scant 0.6 grams of fat, 75 calories and 28 milligrams of cholesterol. Three ounces of scallops also contain 2 grams of carbohydrate.
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