⏱ 30 min total

Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage

Name: Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz Scallops; 1 ½ cup, shredded Red cabbage; 1 tbsp Butter; ½ leaf Bay leaf; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; 3 tbsp Water; ¾ tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 0.03 tsp Nutmeg; ⅛ tsp Cloves; ⅛ tsp, ground Cumin seed

Per 1 serving · 348 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

266

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
22g
33% of calories
Carbs
16g
24% of calories
Fat
13g
43% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage (348 g) has 266 calories, with 22 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in protein (45% DV), Vitamin C (67% DV) and Vitamin K (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 56%, 38% and 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

76cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.4g

Net carbs

13g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.4g

5.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein45%
Vitamin C67%
Vitamin K35%
Vitamin B627%
Vitamin B12102%
Choline24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A18%
Niacin10%
Folate (B9)12%
Pantothenic acid10%
Potassium13%
Magnesium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium56%
Saturated fat38%
Cholesterol24%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Trim the small side muscle from the scallops, if present. Core and thinly slice the red cabbage.
2
Melt half of the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage, whole bay leaves, and half the salt and pepper; toss to coat.
3
Stir in two-thirds of the water and two-thirds of the balsamic vinegar. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the cabbage to a warm platter and keep covered.
4
In a small bowl, combine the nutmeg, cloves, cumin, and the remaining salt and pepper. Pat the scallops dry and season both sides with the spice mix.
5
Wipe out the skillet. Add the remaining butter and heat over medium-high until the foaming subsides. Sear the scallops, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total; place atop the cabbage.
6
Add the remaining water and vinegar to the skillet. Boil, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes, then pour over the scallops and cabbage.
7
Discard the bay leaves. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (348 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	158 μg	18%
Vitamin C	60 mg	67%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	42 μg	35%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	27%
Folate (B9)	47 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	102%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	10%
Choline	131 mg	24%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	72 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	24%
Potassium	634 mg	13%
Magnesium	59 mg	14%
Phosphorus	608 mg	87%
Zinc	2 mg	16%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	23 μg	41%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	730 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	21 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	97 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	4 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 266 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

50min
Walking (3.5 mph)
32min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
37min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage?

One serving of Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage (1 serving) has 266 calories, which works out to 76 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage high in protein?

Yes. It has 22 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.4 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage?

1282 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spiced Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage?

5.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (348 g)

Calories266

% Daily Value*

Total fat 13g	16%
Saturated fat 7.6g	38%
Trans fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 1,282mg	56%
Total carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary fiber 2.4g	9%
Total sugars 5.8g
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

More recipes

View all