Bay Scallops & Shells Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
Bay scallops are prized for their firm texture and delicate, sweet flavor. With meat about 1/2″ in diameter, they’re perfect for this dish. Always aim for scallops with a creamy color and firm texture, ensuring the best taste experience.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 230.7
- Fat Content: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.9mg
- Sodium Content: 259.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 1.4g
- Protein Content: 21.5g
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 2 cups bay scallops
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1 package (6 oz) jumbo pasta shells
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a blender, combine cottage cheese with lemon juice and fresh dill. |
| 2 | Blend the mixture until smooth. |
| 3 | Pour the cheese mixture into a bowl, then add chopped celery, green onions, and the steamed bay scallops. |
| 4 | Mix everything together until well combined. |
| 5 | In a separate bowl, mix the drained pasta shells with Italian dressing. |
| 6 | Spoon the scallop mixture into the cooked pasta shells. |
| 7 | Serve as a salad, or for an extra touch, arrange the filled shells on a baking sheet. |
| 8 | Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the shells. |
| 9 | Melt the cheese in the oven by broiling for a few minutes until bubbly and golden. |
| 10 | Serve hot and enjoy! |
Keywords:
Canadian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven, Steam, Stove Top, Small Appliance
This Bay Scallops & Shells recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Enjoy the creamy richness of the cottage cheese blend paired with the tender bay scallops, all nestled within jumbo pasta shells. Whether served as a refreshing salad or with melted cheese for added indulgence, this dish is sure to please your taste buds.
