Pan Seared Shrimp And Scallop Skewers Recipes

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.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place shrimp and scallops in a shallow dish or bowl. Dress seafood with lime juice and zest, a generous drizzle of sesame oil, grill seasoning and hot pepper flakes. Wrap each shrimp and scallop with a half slice of bacon. Wrap each shrimp working from head to tail, pulling bacon snuggly around the shrimp. Wrap the bacon around the outside of each scallop. Fasten bacon in place as necessary with picks.
• Arrange the shrimp and scallops on a slotted baking pan, such as a broiler pan, to allow draining while bacon crisps. Bake shrimp and scallops 10 to 14 minutes, until shrimp is pink and curled, scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp. Shrimps may finish before the scallops.
• Arrange cooked seafood on platter and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

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.

SHRIMP OR SCALLOPS IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.
• When butter begins to foam, add the garlic paste and shallot and saute for a minute or two, to soften a bit.
• Add the seafood of your choice: For the shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• For the scallops, saute 3-5 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque.
• Once the seafood is cooked through, remove to a plate and cover.
• Add the sherry to the melted butter and warm through for about a minute or two.
• Pour sauce over seafood, top with parsley, and serve.

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.

QUICK PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and cook until evaporated, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, about 3 minutes.
• Place scallops 1/2 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is deeply browned, about 1 minute more.
• Transfer scallops to a serving plate; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.