Maple Orange Shrimp And Scallop Kebobs Recipes

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

MAPLE-ORANGE SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KEBOBS

Steps:

• Thread three each shrimp and scallops alternately onto long skewers. Brush the seafood evenly with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reserve.
• Blend the ketchup with the orange juice, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, paprika and garlic. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grease lightly.
• Brush kebobs all over with the maple-orange mixture. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting often, or until shellfish turns opaque. Makes 4 servings.

SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add peppers; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the tomatoes, scallops and peppers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

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.