Grilled Scallop Kabobs

    Yield: 4 servings

    Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"


    Ingredients

      1-1/4 lbs large scallops
      8 pieces (1-inch) red or yellow bell pepper
      8 pieces (1-inch) green bell pepper
      8 frozen small whole onions/thawed
      1 tsp herbs or Italian seasoning
      3/4 tsp lemon pepper
      1/2 tsp garlic powder
      1/4 tsp salt
      1 T + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil


    Rinse scallops, pat dry with paper towels. Place in bowl with peppers and onions.. Add herbs or Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil toss to mix.

    Thread a quarter of the scallops and vegetables onto four 14-inch skewers. (Leave a little space between to ensure even cooking.)

    Coat grill rack with olive oil, grill covered over medium coals several minutes on each side, until nicely browned and shrimp or scallops are cooked through..

    Alternatively, cook several minutes on each side under a preheated broiler.. Serve hot.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 182, Carbohydrate: 7 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Fat: 5.7 g, Saturated Fat: 0.7 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 24 g, Sodium: 475 mg

    Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat