Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 pound sea scallops; 12 uncooked large shrimp in shells; 8 medium whole fresh mushrooms, (about 6 ounces); 8 cherry tomatoes; 1 medium zucchini, (about 1 inch in diameter), cut into 1-inch slices

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Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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Paired with healthy veggies, this seafood on a stick is backyard kabob grilling at its best.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound sea scallops
12 uncooked large shrimp in shells
8 medium whole fresh mushrooms, (about 6 ounces)
8 cherry tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, (about 1 inch in diameter), cut into 1-inch slices

Directions

1

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
2

Mix lemon juice, oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Cut scallops in half if over 1 inch in diameter.
3

Thread scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini alternately on each of four 10-inch metal skewers. Brush with lemon juice mixture.
4

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. Discard any remaining lemon juice mixture.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Leaving a little space between the shrimp, scallops and vegetables will help your kabobs cook more evenly.
tip 2
The exact heat of the grill or coals, as well as the outside temperature and wind, can affect your grilling time. Keep a close eye on those kabobs--they may be done before you know it!

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 130

Calories from Fat: 40

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 55mg; 18%

Sodium: 610mg; 25%

Potassium: 530mg; 15%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Paired with healthy veggies, this seafood on a stick is backyard kabob grilling at its best.