My close friends never have to ask me where I want to go out to eat because they already know the answer. One of my favorite places is Longhorn Steakhouse. 

I shared in a previous post how much I enjoyed the grilled chicken there. But some of my other favorites aren't hard to guess either (if you know me). I most often order a seafood dish. Among my favorites are the grilled redrock shrimp or the salmon. Trout is also on the menu. They also offer an appetizer of chilled shrimp cocktail now. 

I know I live at the coast where fresh seafood is readily available. Most anywhere that serves seafood is on the top of my list. And I rarely eat steak. So I guess a "steakhouse selection" needs an explanation—and a good one! Actually there are 10.

The reasons I enjoy Longhorn are because it has such a wide variety of menu items that are bariatric friendly. The servings are ample enough to share or take home for later. Their food is always good, serve friendly, quality reliable, food preparation flexible, and prices affordable. Their multiple seafood selections are really excellent. And reason number ten—it is very close to my house. So I eat there often! So how often do I eat there? I eat there so often, the servers know what I want before I do!

Their seafood selections come with two sides. It is also served with rice, but you can substitute another. There are several great bariatric friendly green and starchy veggies in which to choose. So that's 3 sides.

When you order rice, it's good to know that the standard portion size with this dish is always exactly 2/3 cup. I can eat half—1/3 cup. One third cup rice is 100 calories, 21 grams carbs, and 0.2 grams fat. I can also opt for less rice and add a few bits of green or yellow veggies. They are very willing to leave off butter or adjust cooking time. 

The shrimp dish has 12 shrimp. I can eat 4. Which is 43 calories. 

This one meal serves both my husband and myself, or another bariatric size portion to go! 

"Sea-ya" at Longhorn!