Seafood Kabobs Recipes

SPECIAL SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the swordfish, scallops and shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the scallops, swordfish, shrimp, vegetables and pineapple., 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 fish just turns opaque, shrimp turn pink, and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. ,

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry shrimp.
• Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. Cut each onion into eight wedges. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the vegetables and remaining dressing. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.

SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1 teaspoon dill, salt and pepper. , Place the halibut, shrimp and scallops in a large resealable plastic bag; place the peppers in another large resealable plastic bag. Divide marinade between both bags. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Drain and discard marinade., On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the halibut, shrimp, scallops and peppers. Sprinkle with remaining dill. Broil 6 in. from the heat or grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until halibut flakes easily with a fork, shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque.

GRILLED SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, Italian seasoning, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add swordfish, shrimp, and scallops and toss.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Drain skewers and thread swordfish, shrimp, scallops, bell pepper, onion, squash, mushroom, and pepperoncini in an alternating fashion onto the skewers. Place a lemon piece on the end of each skewer. Brush skewers with any remaining oil mixture.
• Cook skewers on the grill, turning every 5 minutes, until seafood is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes total.

SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut fish into 1-inch cubes.
• Set aside.
• Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
• Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
• Set aside.
• Cut off and discard upper stalks of fennel bulbs, reserving some of the leafy fronds.
• Snip 2 tablespoons of the fronds for use in the marinade.
• Remove any wilted outer layers from bulbs; cut off a thin slice from base of each bulb.
• Wash and cut each bulb lengthwise into six wedges.
• Cook wedges, covered, in a small amount of boiling water about 5 minutes or until nearly tender; drain.
• Place fish cubes, shrimp, and fennel wedges in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a deep bowl.
• For marinade, stir together snipped fennel fronds, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt.
• Pour over seafood and fennel wedges.
• Close bag.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain fish cubes, shrimp, and fennel wedges, discarding marinade.
• Thread fish cubes, shrimp, and fennel wedges on skewers, alternating varieties.
• (If desired, transport in a covered shallow container in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Grill within 1 hour.) Place on a greased rack of a grill directly over medium-hot coals; grill, uncovered, for 8-12 minutes , turning often, until fish flakes when tested with a fork and shrimp turn pink.

GRILLED SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the bar-b-q sauce, honey and mustard in a bowl and mix well.
• Place alternating groups of shrinp, sea scallops and mushrooms on the skewers.
• Place completed kabobs in a baking pan.
• Spoon the marinade over the kabobs and allow to set for 12 hours (or over- night) in the refrigerator.
• Grill over direct heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink, turing frequently to prevent buring.
• Baste with marinade and use a covered grill to insure snokey flavor.
• Garnish with fresh fruit.