Shrimp and Scallops in Wine Sauce

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 316 Calories; 10g Fat; 42g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 210mg Cholesterol; 364mg Sodium. Exchanges: 6 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat. Points: 7

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound sea scallops, cut in half
• 1/2 cup dry white wine OR low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic, green onions, carrots and parsley; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender-crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and scallops are white and opaque.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Whole wheat couscous and steamed asparagus.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure chicken broth (if using) is gluten free.