Scallop Kabobs Recipes

HOW TO MAKE SCALLOP KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. To ensure that the grill is hot enough to cook the scallop kabobs, it's important to preheat it. Set the heat to 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (177 to 200 degrees Celsius), and allow it to fully heat. If your grill doesn't have specific temperature settings, preheat it on medium-high heat. If you don't have a grill, you can use a grill pan to make the scallop kabobs. Preheat the pan on your stove over medium-high heat.
• Remove the ends of the asparagus and chop. For the kabobs, you'll need 20 asparagus spears. Use clean fingers to snap off the tough ends of the spears and throw them away. Next, use a sharp knife to chop the asparagus into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. You can substitute your favorite vegetable(s) for the asparagus. Bell peppers, zucchini, and squash are ideal options.
• Alternate the scallops and asparagus on wooden skewers. Once you've chopped the asparagus, thread it and 40 sea scallops on 10 6-inch (15-cm) wooden skewers. Place one scallop and then one piece of asparagus, and continue the pattern until the skewer is mostly full, with just enough free space to hold it when you eat. To ensure that the wooden skewers don't burn, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling the scallops.
• Brush the kabobs with olive oil and grill on each side. Set the kabobs on a platter or tray, and use a basting brush to apply ¼ cup (59 ml) of herb-flavored olive oil over the scallops and asparagus. Next, place the kabobs on the preheated grill and allow them to cook for 2 ½ minutes on each side or until the scallops are fully opaque. You can find herb-flavored oils, such as garlic or basil, at many grocery stores or you can make your own by heating the olive oil to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 degrees Celsius) over medium-low heat and pouring it over the dried herbs of your choice. Allow the oil to cool, and store it in an airtight container. Don't use garlic to flavor homemade infused oil, though, because there is a risk of Botulism and other dangerous bacteria. Keep the grill closed while you're cooking the skewers.
• Season the kabobs with salt and serve with lemon wedges. When you've finished grilling the kabobs, transfer them to a platter. Sprinkle them with salt to taste, and serve with some lemon wedges that you can squeeze over the scallops. Tabbouleh salad and/or grilled pita wedges make ideal side dishes for the scallop kabobs.

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.

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!

SPICED SCALLOP-ZUCCHINI KEBABS

Steps:

• Make the chutney: Combine the cilantro, mint, coconut milk, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to 1 day.
• Prepare the kebabs: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. When it foams, stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Remove the spiced butter from the heat and let cool. (The butter can be made up to 1 day in advance.)
• Preheat a grill to medium. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water, about 15 minutes (you'll need 4 to 6 skewers). Thread the scallops and zucchini rounds onto the skewers. Brush the grill generously with vegetable oil. Stir the spiced butter, then brush on the kebabs and season with salt. Grill the kebabs until the scallops are firm and just cooked through and the zucchini is marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush with more spiced butter. Serve with the chutney and lime wedges.

CURRIED SCALLOP KEBABS WITH SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Toss the scallops with the olive oil and curry powder in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Thread the scallops, cherry tomatoes and squash onto eight 10-inch skewers.
• Combine the melted butter and ginger in a small bowl. Grill the kebabs, covered, turning once, until marked and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the grill and brush with the ginger butter. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

SCALLOP KABOBS WITH BEETS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with cold water. Add beets; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook until beets are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly; rub away skins with a paper towel. Cut beets in half, and set aside.
• Rinse scallops; pat dry. Wrap scallops in prosciutto, tucking a leaf or two of mint between prosciutto and scallop. Thread 4 scallops, alternating with beets, on each of 8 skewers. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over skewers. Brush gently with some olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium-hot grill. Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with oil as needed to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 5 minutes, depending on heat of grill. Beets should be soft and slightly charred. Remove from grill; squeeze remaining lemon over skewers. Serve with condiments.

BARBECUED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Melt butter in small, heavy saucepan over low heat until milk solids settle to bottom of saucepan. Skim off any foam from top of melted butter. Carefully spoon golden liquid (clarified butter) from saucepan into another small saucepan; discard milk solids.
• To clarified butter in saucepan, add onion, seafood and fish seasoning, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce; blend well. Place scallops and shrimp in 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Pour butter mixture over scallops and shrimp; turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Heat grill. When ready to grill, oil grill rack. Alternately thread 3 scallops and 2 shrimp onto each of six 12 to 14-inch metal skewers; reserve butter mixture. Place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 6 to 10 minutes or until scallops turn opaque and shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing frequently with butter mixture. If necessary, reheat butter mixture before brushing on kabobs. Bring any remaining butter mixture to a boil; serve with kabobs.

SHRIMP & SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp.
• Drain pineapple chunks.
• (Use imported soy sauce if available for better taste. Use domestic if that is all that is available).
• In medium bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and onion powder; mix well.
• Add shrimp and scallops.
• Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Place shrimp, scallops, pineapple and zucchini on bamboo skewers that have soaked 1 hour in water or on metal skewers.
• Grill or broil 3 to 6 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink, basting frequently with marinade.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Mix lemon juice, oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Cut scallops in half if over 1 inch in diameter.
• Thread scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini alternately on each of four 10-inch metal skewers. Brush with lemon juice mixture.
• Grill uncovered 4 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, brushing frequently with lemon juice mixture and turning once, until scallops are white and shrimp are pink and firm.

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.

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 SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Cook bacon, in batches, in large skillet on medium heat until almost done, turning halfway through the cooking time. (Bacon should still be pliable - do not cook until crisp.) Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Cool slightly.
• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; season with pepper. Wrap with bacon. Thread onto 12 small skewers.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Reserve half the ketchup mixture for later use. Brush kabobs with remaining ketchup mixture.
• Grill kabobs 3 to 5 min. on each side or until scallops are opaque, brushing with reserved ketchup mixture for the last few minutes.

SCALLOPS AND MANGO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very hot. Brush the grill grate with a little oil and put it 3 or 4 inches from the heat.
• Thread the scallops through their equators onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternating them with mango, red bell pepper and onion. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill skewers until browned and release easily from the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Take the scallops off the grill before the interior becomes totally opaque.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.