Spicy Shrimp Scallop Kebabs Wwasabi Dipping Sauce Food

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.

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.

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.

WASABI CRUSTED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• To make the coulis: Heat the canola oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sesame oil, plum wine, lobster stock, coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and simmer until the flavors blend and the mixture reduces by about one-quarter, about 8 minutes. Add the mango puree and season with lime juice and salt. Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes then strain and set aside in a warm place.
• To make the crust: In a spice grinder or mortar, grind the mustard and coriander seeds with the peppercorns and wasabi peas. Adjust the seasoning with wasabi powder and salt.
• Shortly before serving roll the scallops in the crust. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until they begin to crisp then flip. Cook the scallops until they are crisp on all sides. Spoon the scallops onto warm plates. Spoon coulis around the scallops and serve.

SIMPLE SCALLOPS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for dipping sauce in a small mixing bowl and mix until sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
• Spray cooking oil in pan, heat pan on a medium heat then cook the scallops on both sides for about 4 minutes each side or until lightly brown.
• Add cooked scalloped on individual tooth picks then garnish with cilantro leaves and sesame seeds.
• Serve with dipping sauce.

SPICY SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in seasonings; set aside and keep warm. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill seafood, 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.

SPICY SHRIMP SCALLOP KEBABS W/WASABI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Assemble skewers onion, yellow squash, shrimp, zucchini, mushroom or however you would like. Starting w/the chile oil add garlic, lemon juice, salt paprika and pepper. Allow kebabs to marinade several hours or overnight. Grill approximately 3-4 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp or scallops. NOTE - DO NOT ADD SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS ON THE SAME SKEWER THE SCALLOPS WILL TAKE LONGER TO COOK. MAKE SHRIMP KEBABS AND SCALLOP KEBABS.

BEER AND SCALLOP KEBABS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Refrigerate covered for one hour or more.
• Place a few scallops on each skewer.
• Grill on BBQ over medium heat for around 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally and pouring over reserved marinade.
• Serve with remaining beer.

SPICY SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend onion juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese. Stir in shrimp.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Put chopped scallops and shrimp in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, ginger, scallions, sesame oil, chopped cilantro and serrano chile. Mix well with a wooden spoon, then cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Mixture may be prepared up to 1 day ahead.) You should have about 2 1/2 cups filling.
• Working in batches, line up dumpling wrappers on a work surface. Place 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wrapper. Lightly moisten the edge of each wrapper with water and pinch together to surround filling and form a half-moon. Pleat edges to secure the seal.
• Bring a large low pot of well-salted water to boil over high heat. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: Whisk together rice vinegar, spicy sesame oil and slivered scallions in a small serving dish.
• Add 12 dumplings at a time to the pot. When they bob to the surface, simmer 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon or spider. Serve each person 3 or 4 dumplings in a small bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon dipping sauce and garnish with cilantro sprigs.