Atkins Seafood Recipes

Ingredients:

1 lb sea scallops, rinsed, patted dry
1/4 cup atkins bake mix
3 tbsp butter, divided
1 shallot or, finely chopped
1/4 small onion, finely chopped
2 clove (3 g) garlic, pushed through a press
1/3 cup cream
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,squeezed dry
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
black pepper

Instructions:

Sometimes a pound of scallops contain a mixture of varying sizes. To ensure
even cooking, cut the large scallops in half horizontally.

1. Heat oven to warm setting. Lightly dredge scallops in bake mix. Melt 2
tbs butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook scallops 4 minutes,
turning once, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and place in oven.

2. Wipe skillet; melt remaining butter. Cook shallots 3 minutes, until
softened. Increase heat to high; add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Stir in
cream, cook 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add spinach, salt, and
nutmeg. Cook 3 minutes more, stirring frequently until spinach is hot and
coated with cream sauce. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.

3. Divide spinach on 2 heated plates, top with scallops.

4. Carbohydrates 17 grams

Servings: 2

Prep time: 15 minutes

Bake/Cook time: 10 minutes

Carbohydrates: 11 grams

Net Carbs: 17 grams

Fiber: 6 grams

Protein: 44.5 grams

Fat: 35 grams

Calories: 586

Servings: 1