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Keto Scallops with Moroccan Spices

Keto Scallops With Moroccan Spices

Ingredients

• 1 pound (455 g) sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup (16 g) chopped fresh cilantro

Method

1. In a big, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat and swirl them together
2. Add the garlic, let it cook for just a minute, and then add the cumin, ginger, paprika, and hot pepper sauce
3. Now add the scallops and saute, stirring frequently for about 5 to 7 minutes or until they’re opaque
4. Squeeze the lemon over the scallops and transfer to 4 serving plates
5. Scatter 1 tablespoon (4 g) of cilantro over each plate and serve

Makes 4 servings

1. Each with 19 g protein; 5 g carbohydrate; trace dietary fiber; 5 g usable carbs