Zoodles and Bacon and Scallops Oh MY!

This was comfort food without the calories.  Full of flavors and textures that all can enjoy, and you will have to agree - bacon makes it all better.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Scallops (6 Large)
• 2 Medium Zucchini
• 6 Slices Center Cut Bacon
• 1 cup Trader Joe's Traditional Marinara Sauce
• 4 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon Dried Red Peppers
• Smoked Paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Cover a baking sheet with foil
3. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry
4. Sprinkle both sides of the scallops with smoked paprika.  Wrap each scallop with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.  Place on prepared baking sheet
5. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes per side- turn when bacon has browned and crisped
6. With your Veggetti make the zucchini into “noodles”
7. Heat a skillet to medium and place the noodles in the pan to cook, turning occasionally until heated through- drain any excess liquid
8. Add the garlic and continue cooking for about 5 minutes
9. Add the sauce and the dried peppers and mix and continue cooking until heated through another 3-4 minutes.
10. Divide the “Zoodles” into two bowls.  Top each with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
11. Remove the scallops from the oven when done and place on top of each bowl of Zoodles
12. Serve and enjoy

Nutrition:  Makes 2 servings, each with approximately

• 288 calories and
• 31 grams protein