Sometimes a healthy dinner isn’t about cooking something fancy… sometimes it is just about buying the right ingredients to throw together. That is what this is, not so much a recipe, but an idea for a very quick and easy meal that is healthy too! – Baked Citrus Scallops
Purchase 6 large scallops (about half a pound/8 ounces) and a container of citrus salsa. I love the pineapple/mango salsa from Whole Foods because it is so fresh and chunky (more like a pico than a salsa). However, if there is no Whole Foods near you don’t fret, investigate the salsa aisle for some delicious pineapple or mango salsa and go with whatever you think looks yummy.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Spray bottom of pan so scallops don’t stick.
Place scallops in pan.
Pour 8 oz. pineapple/mango salsa on top.
Bake scallops about 20 minutes or until the translucent color begins to turn white.
Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
I split the Baked Citrus Scallops into two servings each with three scallops. With a nice side dish, probably some veggies, this would be a great full meal. For the three large Baked Citrus Scallops with the salsa topper it is only 173 calories. Quick, easy, and healthy – my favorite type of food.
What is your favorite way to prepare or eat scallops?
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Aw man! Scallops make me SOOOOOOO happy!!
I wish they were cheaper although they sell them for a pretty good price at Costco, but then you could argue that they’re not that great of quality. The scallops that Whole Foods displays in their seafood department make me weak in the knees! LOL! 
This recipe looks light and refreshing! Amazing. Reminds me of summer!
These were the Whole foods ones that totally wrangled me in. I will have to check for them at Costco instead next time I am there.
That salsa looks good, I think I need to go to Whole Foods one day! Maybe the next time I’m in MtP when they are open. I so wish they (and TJs) opened at 7 instead of 8. This is a super easy meal too!
I usually do most of my shopping at TJs and then just get one or two things at Whole Foods.
Yum! Reminiscent of a ceviche! You would have done damage with me at TJs today!
I always do damage at Trader Joes! LOVE.
Scallops are one of my favorite low cal meals!! They are so good – taking the flavor of whatever you cook them in/with! I love a “salsa/pico” that is super chunky. I’m not a big fan of watery or mostly liquidy salsas.
I too prefer super think salsas and picos none of that stuff that just runs right of your food/chip.
oh oh oh LOVE ME SOME SCALLOPS!!!!!
They are always delicious!
Yum!!! This even looks easy enough for me!!!
Beyond easy enough for you – I have faith!
Want to come & make these for me? I love scallops, but I am so afraid to cook them myself. I always worry that with seafood I will either over or under cook it!
I really just try to watch for them to lose that translucent shine and get a bit of a opaque quality to them.
Scallops=yum! That meal does sound quick and easy.
It is very quick and easy.
I didn’t realize how quick scallops are to cook. Just saw Giada at Home on The Food Network today and she had a really yummy recipe for scallops and orange scented quinoa that I must try. I pinned it and tweeted it so you can find it (@angienewton) but I had to sign up for her site to get the full recipe. Might find it on The Food Network site though.
Scallops and quinoa sound yummy… I’m going to have to track that down.
I don’t eat scallops anymore, I don’t eat seafood at all which is funny since my dad is a lobsterman, but I used to like them when I was younger. My mom would just bake them in the oven.
No more seafood, too sad, but yes funny since your dad is a lobsterman.
Oh this looks REALLY good. I love scallops. I bought a bunch of small ones last week (frozen) and have been wondering what to do with them. I see a citrus sauce happening in the near future! Thanks for the inspiration!
I am sure whatever you do will turn out wonderful.
yum yum!! that looks awesome! i always LOVE your ideas bc they are so darn simple! im such a seafood freak. this would be perfect for me!!
You know me… I am all about simple because we are busy ladies.
Random Q: where do you calculate the total calorie count on your recipes? I’m looking into making a venison _insert something delicious here_ and want to know what the total calorie count will come to.
I use MyFitnessPal when I log my food they have a place for “recipe” you can enter them and save them for future reference.
I love scallops, and so does my daughter, I have a feeling we will be trying these very soon! Thanks for posting this. Looks so yummy!! I always get scallops and salmon when we go for hibachi!
I hope you and your daughter like them.