Herbed Scallops and Shrimp
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Herbed Scallops and Shrimp
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Shellfish are naturally low in saturated fat and provide a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Ingredients:
1/4
cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4
cup lime juice
2
tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2
tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
tablespoon honey
2
cloves garlic, minced
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1/2
pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2
pound bay or halved sea scallops
Preparation:
1.
Preheat broiler. Combine parsley, lime juice, mint, rosemary, oil, honey, garlic and black pepper in medium bowl; blend well. Add shrimp and scallops. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
2.
Arrange shrimp and scallops on skewers. Place on broiler pan. Brush with marinade. Broil 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and scallops are lightly browned. Serve immediately with lime slices and fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe | |
| Sodium | 223 mg |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 111 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Calories from Fat | 27 % |
| Calories | 152 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat | 2-1/2 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
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Shellfish