Picture this: You're at the grocery store and you're trying to come up with a healthy and simple meal to make for dinner, and you're at a loss. You could decide to make chicken and rice again or grill up some steaks, but you are ready to try something different. Why not make this healthy scallop kabobs recipe? It requires very few ingredients and even less time to make. Plus, it's nutritious and tastes like a dish you would order at a fancy restaurant—at half the cost. So grab your ingredients, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy!
Healthy Scallop Kabobs
Ingredients:
- 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares
- 1 1/2 lb. fresh bay scallops
- 1-pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- dash garlic powder
- to taste black pepper
- 4 skewers
Directions:
1. Parboil green peppers for 2 minutes.
2. Alternately thread the first three ingredients on skewers.
3. Combine the next five ingredients.
4. Brush kabobs with wine/oil/lemon mixture, then place on the grill (or under the broiler).
5. Grill for 15 minutes, turning and basting frequently.
Nutrition
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 kabob (6 oz)
Calories: 224
Total fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 43 mg
Sodium: 355 mg
Total fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Potassium: 993 mg
This dish is perfect with a side of rice and roasted vegetables. You can even add more vegetables to the skewers, like mushrooms or broccoli. And if you're not a fan of scallops (some people aren't), try making this recipe with shrimp instead, or even cubes of steak. Whatever your modifications, we're sure you'll enjoy the change of pace this recipe gives you. And if you enjoyed this recipe, try our Stir-Fried Scallops and Asparagus Recipe.