Old Bay Scallop Kabobs Recipes

SIMPLE SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Mix Old Bay seasoning into flour.
• Roll scallops in flour.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add scallops; sauté 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Serve with rice pilaff or roasted potatoes and asparagus.

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.

GARLIC SCALLOP KEBABS

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, combine lemon juice, wine, garlic, bay leaf, lemon peel, and pepper. Mix well. Reserve 3 tablespoons. Add scallops to dish, toss to coat. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Remove scallops from marinade. Discard marinade. Use six 12-inch metal skewers. Alternately thread scallops, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion.
• Place kebabs on grill (over medium heat).
• Grill 6 inch from heat, turning occasionally and basting with the 3 tablespoons reserved lemon mixture, until scallops are cooked through and vegetables are lightly browned, about 7 to 8 minutes. Serve!