500 Calorie Dinners: Seafood

Seafood is an excellent heart-healthy lean protein choice.

Some varieties of seafood are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and most seafood is high in selenium and low in saturated fat, making it a heart-healthy protein choice. Browse through these seafood recipes to choose your main course, then pick from the suggested side dishes, desserts or drinks to round out your 500-calorie meal.

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Cajun Crab Croquettes

246 calories
Crab cakes get a Louisiana spin with Cajun spice and corn. To round out your 500-calorie meal, serve with one from each group:

Choose one side dish:
• Baby spinach (11⁄2 cups) with 2 Tbsp. Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette
125 calories
•  Mississippi Spiced Pecans
107 calories

Choose one vegetable:
•  Southwestern Calico Corn
98 calories
• Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce
89 calories

Choose one dessert:
•  Chunky Peach Popsicles
33 calories
• Apple slices with cinnamon (1⁄2 cup)
28 calories