6 Recipes that I will be trying next week - maybe you will too!

So while I was bored at work today, I went surfing the internet for some low carb high protein recipes. I found soooo many but compiled a list of 6 recipes that I will be preparing next week. Hopefully they're good :-]

Recipe #1 - Scallops with Lemon-Chive Sauce

Ingredients:
2lbs of scallops, patted dry
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons of butter, divided
1 garlic clove
1 bag baby spinach (10 oz)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions:
Season scallops with salt and pepper. melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring about 30 seconds. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Transfer spinach to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Wipe out skillet and return it to stove. Over medium-high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When butter is melted and begins to sizzle, add scallops (may need to be done in two batches) and cook about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Add lemon juice to the skillet, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat; stir in cives and zest - pour of scallops and serve.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 238
Fat: 15g
Carbs: 6g
Protein: 21g

Recipe #2 - Indian Tikka Chicken

Ingredients:
3/4 cup whole milk yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast

Directions:
In shallow bowl combine yogurt, ginger, cilantro, chili powder and coriander and mix well. Add chicken, cover and marinate refrigerated 4-24 hours. Remove chicken from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to bring to room temperature. Heat overn to 375F, place chicken on baking sheet and rizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time, until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 228
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 1g
Protein: 40g

Recipe #3 - Turkey and Bacon Rolls

Ingredients:
4 turkey breasts
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dry basil
8 thin slices of deli ham
4 slices provolone cheese
8 thin slices of turkey bacon
Salt and pepper

Directions:
Preheat over to 375f. Cut open turkey breasts and pound to 1/4" thickness. Place each cutlet on a piece of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic and basil. Layer a slice of cheese and a couple slices of ham on each cutlet. Roll up the cutlet tightly. Gently wrap 2 slices of bacon around each cutlet. Fold up the aluminum foil around the turkey roll and wrap it tightly. Place in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from over and gently open up the aluminum foil wrappings to expose the bacon. Increase the over temp to 400f. Cook and additional 10-15 minutes until bacon is lightly browned.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 339
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 8g
Protein: 42g

Recipe #4 - Asian Crock Pot Steak

Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1lb beef round, cut into stir fry strips
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup of bok choy
1 1/2 cups beef brother
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons thickener
2 cups broccoli, cooked

Directions:
Saute meat in oil, put in crock pot. Add other ingredients (except thickener and broccoli). Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Pour meat and sauce into pot, bring to a boil and add thickener. Stir in cooked broccoli.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 329
Fat: 17g
Carbs: 8g
Protein: 36g

Recipe #5 - Shrimp and Feta Stew

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs of large shrimp
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautee onion 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add tomatoes, water, wine, oregano and salt to skillet. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes. Stir in cheese and parsley.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 302
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 4g
Protein: 26g

Recipe #6 - Chicken with Wild Mushrooms and Tomatos

Ingredients:

1/3 cup of flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3lbs of chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed, re-hydrated in 1/2 cup of water and chopped  
              (reserve water)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic flavored tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Directions:
Combine paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow plate. Dredge chicken in mixture, tapping excess off. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sautee mushrooms until slightly browned. Add garlic and sautee 1 minute more. Add tomato paste and sautee. Add reserved mushroom liquid, turn heat to high and cook liquid until pan is almost dry, about 5 minutes. Add wine and chicken and simmer covered over low heat for 40 minutes until is tender. Stir in thyme and simmer and additional 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 422
Fat: 20g
Carbs: 6g
Protein: 44g

Shauna,

these sound really good....  Altough i'm not eating much right now, I'll be sure to try them sometime soon!

T.

I assumed these make 4 serves, I hope that is right.