Grilled Scallops
These Grilled Scallops deliver 12g protein and 169 calories per serving—a lean seafood option that scales efficiently across 6 servings. Quick stovetop cooking means you're prepped without extended kitchen time, ideal for maintaining consistency in high-volume meal prep. Use these to hit protein targets on days when you're tracking lower fat intake.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Honey(15g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Paprika, Smoked(10g)
- •1 Teaspoon Sea Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •Scallops(567g)
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika and salt.
- 2Place the scallops and the marinade in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal it shut and refrigerate for 1 hour (see Note).
- 3Preheat the grill on medium-high. Brush the grates with olive oil.
- 4Remove the scallops from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Thread the scallops onto 6 skewers, dividing evenly.
- 5Place the skewered scallops on the grill and cook until opaque, 2-3 minutes each side.
- 6Transfer the scallops to a serving platter. Serve warm garnished with black pepper and parsley with lemon wedges alongside, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
169
calories
12g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 375 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.8g
6 servings per batch · ~119g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Scallops have per serving?
Each serving delivers 12g of protein and 169 calories with 11g fat and 7g carbs. Scallops are a lean shellfish option that provides solid protein relative to calories.
How long does Grilled Scallops take to cook?
This is a quick prep recipe that cooks on the stovetop in minutes. With 6 servings per batch, you can prepare a week's worth of protein servings with minimal hands-on time.
Is Grilled Scallops good for fat loss?
At 12g protein and 169 calories per serving, grilled scallops work well in a fat loss phase when you need lean protein options. The carbohydrate and fat content are both controlled, making this a clean choice for a calorie deficit.
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