Herb Scallops & Lemon Rice

I ABSOLUTELY love scallops now but for years I was scared to try this delicious mollusk as my mom was allergic. In my head I translated that to me needing to avoid scallops as well. As I think out loud of the thought process I had I realize just how ridiculous this sounds as my Mom’s allergies do not translate to me. #I’mweird. Not only are scallops a super quick and easy protein to prepare and cook but they also make for great FODMAP dinner recipes. Did you know scallops are extremely high in protein and also a great source of magnesium and potassium? I had no idea!

The first time I tasted a scallop was with my best friend at a gala and she convinced me to eat it. The subtle but sweet taste from the scallop was unlike any other taste I had experienced. Texture wise I can be weird with but I found it to be firm and not chewy. I could not believe I had been missing out my whole life on these gems. I also realized pretty quickly that my new found scallop obsession would be hard to maintain on a restaurant level as they are so expensive. Hence where the recipe version comes into play! These are still an expensive dinner treat but much more reasonable buying at a local fish market or grocery store and preparing yourself.

P.S. does anyone else think of the movie Hitch when you think of food allergies? The scene with Will Smith having a crazy allergic reaction and having to run to get Bendryl at the store is exactly what my Mom described happening to her on a date.

Looking for other delicious seafood recipes? Check out a few of my favorites: gluten-free fried fish, pesto baked salmon, & cornmeal crusted fish tacos.