Best 15 Scallop And Zucchini Kabobs Recipes

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Seafood and vegetable kabobs are a delightful and healthy way to enjoy a summer meal. With their bright colors, variety of flavors, and versatility, they are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or picnic. Scallops and zucchini are two excellent choices for kabobs, as they cook quickly and pair well together. To make the most of this dish, select fresh scallops and tender zucchini, and be sure to marinate them before grilling to infuse them with flavor. You can also add other vegetables or proteins to your kabobs, such as cherry tomatoes, red onion, or shrimp, to create a truly personalized meal.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO MAKE SCALLOP KEBABS



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How to Make Scallop Kebabs. It's hard to argue with the convenience of eating food off a stick, which is why kabobs are such a popular option for the backyard grill or even your oven broiler. If you're tried of the usual beef, chicken, or...

Provided by wikiHow

Categories     Fish and Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 asparagus spears
40 sea scallops
¼ cup (59 ml) herb-flavored olive oil
Lemon wedges

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.

GRILLED SCALLOP KEBABS WITH ZUCCHINI AND RED ONION



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Tender juicy grilled scallops cooked on the grill with zucchini and red onions

Provided by foodnessgracious

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 12oz packs of Specially Selected Jumbo Scallops, thawed
1 package of zucchini green squash
red onion
1 pound green asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and black pepper
1 bag sunflower chopped salad kit
1 container organic Simply Nature Organic Mixed Greens

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill until very hot
  • Slice the zucchini into 1 inch circles
  • Peel and cut the onion into thick chunks
  • Take a wooden (or metal) skewer and place a red onion chunk all the way to the bottom of the skewer.
  • Repeat with a zucchini circle followed by a scallop
  • Repeat the process until the skewer has been filled all the way to the top
  • Set aside and season with salt and black pepper
  • Trim the asparagus and lay flat on a sheet pan
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper
  • Place the asparagus onto the hot grill and using tongs, move them so they are all laying flat
  • Grill for 3-4 minutes until they just begin to char and then transfer to a plate
  • Place the scallop skewers onto the grill and grill for about 3 minutes
  • Turn the skewers over and grill for another 2-3 minutes
  • Transfer to a plate to rest while you make the salad
  • Place a large handful of the mixed greens onto a large platter and top with the grilled asparagus, garnish with sliced almonds if desired
  • Mix the chopped salad with the dressing and serve on a plate with a scallop skewer
  • Serve at once with a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc

CURRIED SCALLOP KEBABS WITH SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for the grill
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, "foot" muscles removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pint red or yellow cherry tomatoes
1 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

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



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"I'm always on the lookout for recipes that are lower in fat and heart-healthy, too. These kabobs fill the bill. I like to serve them with a fruit salad and a light dessert." Edie DeSpain - Logan, UT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
Dash garlic powder
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds sea scallops
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS



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Who doesn't love backyard grilling season? For a quick and healthy dinner, fire up the grill and look no further than shrimp and scallop kabobs! With a zesty lemon juice, thyme and salt and pepper these seafood kabobs offer up robust flavor and are ready in 25 minutes. If you're on grill duty, remember to leave a little space on your kabob for an even cook! Take in the savory aromas and bonus points if you can dine al fresco.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable 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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg

SEA SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBONS AND MINT-CHIVE OIL



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h3m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large zucchini
1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops, foot removed if necessary (about 12 to 14)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil, plus additional for brushing
1 tablespoon limoncello (see Cook's Note, right)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 large ripe tomatoes, preferably 1 red and 1 yellow
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-high fire. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. (Or you can use wooden toothpicks.)
  • For the scallops: Slice the zucchini lengthwise on a mandoline into thin slices, about 1/8- inch thick. When you get to the seedy center, rotate the zucchini 1/3 turn and continue to shave slices until you hit seeds. Give the zucchini a final 1/3 turn and shave off the remaining slices. (You want to end up with the same number of zucchini slices as you have scallops.) Discard the seedy center. Wrap a zucchini ribbon around the circumference of each scallop. Thread 2 to 3 scallops per skewer or 1 per toothpick.
  • For the dressing: Whisk the mint, chives, orange juice, 2 tablespoons oil, limoncello, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Cut up the tomatoes, season them with salt and black pepper to taste, and divide them among 4 plates.
  • Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Grill, turning to cook both sides, until zucchini and scallops are cooked through and have distinct grill marks, about 8 minutes total. Divide the scallops evenly among the plates, drizzle scallops and tomatoes with the dressing, and serve hot or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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Our home economists wanted to wrap seasoned scallops in thin zucchini strips before threading them onto skewers for grilling. The problem was finding a terrific scallop recipe. When Hershey, Pennsylvania's Julie Gwinn shared her citrus marinade, they found just what they were looking for. Julie's recipe is easy enough for weeknight suppers, and the eye-fetching treatment suits weekend dinner parties.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds sea scallops (about 16)
2 medium zucchini

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, seasoning, orange zest and red pepper flakes; set aside 1 tablespoon for basting. Pour the remaining marinade into a large bowl. Add the scallops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut zucchini into very thin lengthwise strips. Drain and discard marinade. Wrap a zucchini strip around each scallop. Secure by threading where the zucchini ends overlap onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque, brushing once with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Scallops With Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini, cut into 2 inch strips
3 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs scallops
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green onions, sliced
1 large tomatoes, diced
grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat olive oil, add zucchini, salt and pepper, cook 3 minutes.
  • Remove zucchini from pan.
  • Add scallops to pan.
  • Cook until no longer opaque (about 5 minutes).
  • Put with zucchini.
  • Add butter to skillet.
  • Add garlic, green onions and tomato.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • boil 1 minute.
  • Add zucchini and scallops.
  • Heat through.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 696.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 22.4

MAMITA'S MOJITO SCALLOP KABOBS WITH STUFFED TOMATOES



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Fresh and large scallops stew in a marinade of tangy Cuban 'mojito.' Two large scallops meet chunks of yellow squash, zucchini, and portabello mushrooms on a stick to form a kabob. It's sure to take you away to the tropics in the middle of your work week. Serve with a baked and stuffed broccoli-cheese tomato.

Provided by Jules Fernan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 8h55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup orange juice
½ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
8 large large scallops
2 yellow squash, cut into 4 large chunks
2 zucchinis, cut into 4 large chunks
1 (8 ounce) package portobello mushroom caps, cut into large chunks
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 60 minutes
½ cup fresh basil
2 large tomatoes, cored
1 (12 ounce) package microwaveable broccoli in cheese sauce
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
1 slice American cheese, cut into 4 strips

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl to dissolve seasoning into the liquid. Add scallops, yellow squash, zucchinis, and portobello mushroom to the mojito marinade; toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Thread onto a skewer a piece of mushroom, yellow squash, zucchini, and a scallop, respectively. Repeat so there are two of each item on the skewer; repeat with remaining skewers. Sprinkle fresh basil evenly over the skewers.
  • Carefully remove tomato insides with a spoon; discard tomato insides.
  • Pour broccoli with cheese sauce into a microwave-safe bowl; cook in microwave until broccoli is tender and the sauce is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir broccoli with cheese sauce and rice together in a bowl; spoon into the hollowed-out tomatoes. Place 2 strips American cheese atop the mixture in a crossing pattern.
  • Cook the skewers in preheated oven until the scallops are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven to a plate; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake tomatoes in the oven until the cheese is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with the skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.9 calories, Carbohydrate 98.6 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 56.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 4379.5 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

LOW CARB SCALLOPED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Low Carb Scalloped Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium zucchini, sliced into disks
1 egg
1 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup red onion
1/4 lb diced ham
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Boil the zucchini in salted water for 5 minutes and then drain really well and pat dry.
  • Mix the egg, cottage cheese, onion, diced ham, parsley, salt and garlic powder together.
  • Spray a 2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray and then layer 1/3 of the zucchini in the bottom.
  • Layer 1/2 of the cheesy ham mixture over the zucchini and continue layering until finished off with a top layer of zucchini.
  • Spread the uncooked bacon out over the top and bake for 1 hour at 350°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 98.6, Sodium 1249.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 20.4

SHRIMP & SCALLOP KABOBS



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Make and share this Shrimp & Scallop Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Pineapple

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb raw shrimp
1 lb sea scallops, cut In half
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce, if avail
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, ground
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks
2 small zucchini, sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 909.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 30.3

SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds sea scallops
3 small zucchini, about 1/2 pound
4 small, ripe plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Halve each scallop crosswise, if 3/4 inch thick or more. Set aside.
  • Trim the ends of the zucchini, and cut them into 1/8-inch slices.
  • Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for about 10 seconds to loosen the skins. Remove skins and chop the tomatoes coarsely.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes over high heat, stirring and tossing. Remove the zucchini to a plate, and keep them warm.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over high heat and saute the scallops about a minute. Season with salt and pepper while stirring and tossing.
  • Add the butter, shallots and garlic. Cook briefly, add the tomatoes, and cook for a minute more. Add the zucchini, lemon juice and rosemary. Cook, stirring and tossing, for a minute over high heat. Blend well. Sprinkle with basil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SCALLOP AND ZUCCHINI KABOBS



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Number Of Ingredients 13

FOR THE MARINADE:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 drops Tabasco hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops (24 scallops)
2 medium zucchini

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a large bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Wash the scallops and remove the small, tough side muscle (see REFERANCE & APPENDIX, _Sage Advice About Grilling Scallops). Trim and cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Add the scallops and zucchini to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the scallops and zucchini from the bowl, reserving the marinade. Thread the scallops and zucchini alternately onto skewers do not crowd them. Thread the scallops through their sides so they lie flat thread the zucchini slices through the center so they stand perpendicular to the grill. Brush the skewers with the reserved marinade. Grill the kabobs over Direct High heat until the scallops are just opaque in the center and the zucchini slices are barely tender, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SCALLOP AND SHRIMP KABOBS



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A fresh tasting Asian-inspired kabob. Preparation time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Scallop Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ pound scallops
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
½ cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons light soy sauce

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak 6 of them in warm water for 15 minutes. This prevents the skewers from catching on fire while the kabobs cook. Then thread the shrimp, scallops, peppers, and pineapple on the skewers.
  • Make the basting sauce: In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  • Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the heat source. Place the skewers on the grill and baste with some of the sauce. Grill kabobs for about 5 to 6 minutes total, turning and basting with the sauce while grilling. Heat remaining basting sauce until warm and serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 127.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 440.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SEARED CURRIED SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Seafood     Scallop     Curry     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb sea scallops
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total), halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with curry powder and salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear scallops in 2 batches, adding another 1/2 tablespoon oil if necessary, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet, then cook ginger and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Return scallops to skillet with any juices accumulated on plate and toss with zucchini just until heated through, about 1 minute.

Tips:

  • Select Fresh Ingredients: Choose plump and firm scallops, along with tender zucchini for the best texture.
  • Marinate the Scallops: Marinating adds flavor and helps keep the scallops tender. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for a simple yet delicious marinade.
  • Skewer the Kabobs: Alternate scallops and zucchini pieces on skewers, creating colorful and appetizing kabobs.
  • Grill or Pan-Sear: Cook the kabobs over a hot grill or in a pan until the scallops are opaque and the zucchini is tender.
  • Serve with Sauce or Garnish: Enhance the kabobs with a zesty lemon-herb sauce, melted butter, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Scallop and zucchini kabobs offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them a perfect appetizer or main course. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can create tender and flavorful kabobs that are sure to impress your guests. Experiment with different marinade variations and grilling techniques to find your perfect combination. Whether you prefer a smoky grilled flavor or a pan-seared delicacy, these kabobs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various settings.

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