Healthy Spicy Shrimp And Scallop Skewers Recipes

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 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.

HONEY-GARLIC SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine butter, honey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside 1/2 of the sauce for dipping.
• Thread pineapple, shrimp, and bell pepper alternately onto both skewers and baste with the remaining sauce.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat (400 degrees F (200 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill until shrimp are cooked through and opaque in color, turning halfway, 5 to 7 minutes. 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.

HEALTHY SPICY SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thaw any meat as necessary. If fresh, proceed to the next step.
• Mix together the salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic.
• Align shrimp and scallops every other onto 4 skewers or 1 skewer per person.
• Brush the shrimp with the olive oil. Use more if you would like a more bold and juicy flavor, but stick to minimal amounts if you would like a lower calorie meal.
• Sprinkle the spice seasoning mix over each side of the skewers.
• Squeeze the lemon juice over one side of the skewers.
• Grill them over medium to medium-high heat until the meat is cooked through. About 2-3 minutes per side.
• Add Tabasco sauce to your likening and garnish with some sliced grilled lemons.

PAN SEARED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• On bamboo skewers, thread 4 shrimp on 4 skewers, 4 scallops on 4 skewers.
• Season both skewers with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Combine paprika, crushed pepper, lemon zest and parsley in small dish.
• Sprinkle combined herbs and spices over skewers and rub.
• Spray heated pan with cooking spray and sear shrimps 3 minutes on each side or until curled and pink.
• Squeese the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pant and remove to a warm platter.
• Return pan to heat and spray again with cooking spray.
• Cook scallops 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until carmel in color.
• Squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan and transfer skewers to serving platter along side shrimp.