My colleague, Rima, recently did a radio interview all about shrimp that sparked a serious craving. Even though the meal I planned for dinner didnt originally include shrimp or any protein I sauted some up in olive oil and they fit right in. Seafood is often thought of as a center of the plate protein, but its actually a great add-on too. You know how you can tack on six shrimp to your meal at certain restaurants? You can do that at home just the same. My pesto pasta and grilled eggplant went from delicious to delicious and completely satisfying as Rima mentions on the radio show, a serving of shrimp have 20 grams of protein for just 85 calories and protein helps us feel like weve had plenty to eat.