Description
Enjoy a delightful blend of juicy scallops and succulent shrimp, grilled to perfection with a citrusy marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound sea scallops, cleaned and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Start by preparing the marinade. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk everything together until it’s well-blended.
- Add the peeled shrimp and cleaned scallops to the marinade. Give them a gentle toss, ensuring every piece is coated nicely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp and scallops onto the skewers, alternating between the two for visual appeal.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are opaque and the scallops are golden brown.
- Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving with chopped parsley.
Notes
Marinate overnight for enhanced flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg