Healthy Spicy Shrimp And Scallop Skewers Food

GRILLED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Place your shrimp and scallops in a large Ziploc freezer bag.
• In a bowl combine all the other ingredients and stir until mixed.
• Pour ¾ of the marinade into the bag with shrimp and scallops, reserve ¼ of the marinade for basting while the skewers are on the grill.
• Place the bag in the refrigerator and allow the shrimp and scallops to marinate for 15-30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
• Soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour, remove and let dry on a paper towel.
• Drain and discard the marinade, thread the shrimp, and scallops on to the skewers alternating between them.
• Preheat your grill to medium-hot.
• Place the skewers on to the grill and grill each side for 3-5 minutes.
• Using the reserved marinade baste each side of the skewers.
• Grill until your shrimp are and pink and the scallops are opaque; you should have nice grill marks on both the shrimp and the scallops.
• Serve immediately.

BEST GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak wooden kabob sticks in water for one hour. Remove, let dry.
• Place shrimp and scallops in a reusable plastic bag, then insert them into another plastic bag to prevent leakage.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is melted.
• Stir and set aside about 1/3 of the juice for basting.
• Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp and scallops.
• Seal bag and refrigerate for one hour or overnight, turning bag over occasionally.
• Drain and discard the marinade - you will notice that some of the juice has hardened because of the butter...This is how it is supposed to look.
• Thread kabobs alternately using scallops and shrimp.
• Heat the grill, and place them on the BBQ uncovered, over medium heat, and grill for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once.
• Brush each side with the remaining marinade.
• Grill until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque.
• Yields 15 Kabobs

PAN SEARED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium high to high heat.
• On bamboo skewers, thread 4 shrimp on 4 skewers, 4 scallops on each of 4 skewers. Season both shrimp and scallop skewers with salt and pepper on both sides. Combine paprika, crushed pepper, lemon zest and parsley in a small dish. Sprinkle combined herbs and spices over shrimp and rub. Add a 1/2 a turn of the pan of extra virgin olive oil, (1 1/2 teaspoons), to the hot skillet and sear the shrimps 3 minutes on each side or until curled and pink. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan and remove to a warm platter. Return pan to the heat and add remaining oil. Cook scallops 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until caramel in color. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan and transfer skewers to serving platter along side shrimp.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to the pan and cook the shrimp until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp and add half of the garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant but the shrimp are still translucent, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the remaining garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the lemon juice and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, pepper sauce, garlic powder and onion powder; set aside 1/2 cup butter mixture for serving and keep warm., Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops. , Place skewers on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Serve with reserved butter.