Grilled Scallops with Quinoa and Fresh Veggies
There could not be a meal more fresh and delicious than this!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 8-10 sea scallops
- 3 tbsp. butter melted
- 1 cup quinoa prepared according to package directions
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1 green or red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 large cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic very finely minced
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the sea scallops in the butter for 20 minutes, turning occasionally to coat. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package directions.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomato, red or green bell pepper, cucumber, corn, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes and salt & pepper.
- Remove the scallops from the butter and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Cook scallops on a grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Serve quinoa, vegetables and scallops together.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
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