Best 7 Barbecued Shrimp And Scallop Kabobs Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our collection of barbecued shrimp and scallop kabob recipes, a harmonious blend of succulent seafood, vibrant flavors, and irresistible aromas. These delightful skewers combine the briny sweetness of shrimp and the tender, slightly chewy texture of scallops, elevated by a symphony of marinades, spices, and herbs. Whether you prefer a classic lemon-herb marinade, a spicy chili-lime glaze, or a piquant teriyaki sauce, our recipes offer a diverse range of flavor profiles to suit every palate. Grilled to perfection, these kabobs become the stars of any barbecue or gathering, offering a delectable balance of smoky char and juicy seafood. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing and craving more.

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BEST GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS



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Our Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs are out of this world! Shrimps and scallops infused with wonderful citrus flavors from lemon and lime mixed with Worchestershire sauce, then grilled to perfection, making this kabob BEST tasting EVER!

Provided by 2 sisters recipes

Categories     Seafood Recipes

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 12

30 Large Shrimps, peeled and deveined -(you can use frozen)
30 Sea Scallops
1/2 cup of Smart Butter or Olive Oil
6 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 Tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. fresh black pepper
5 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ( Lea & Perrins)
12 to 15 (or more) wooden 8" kabob sticks

Steps:

  • Soak wooden kabob sticks in water for one hour. Remove, let dry.
  • Place shrimp and scallops in a reusable plastic bag, then insert them into another plastic bag to prevent leakage.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is melted.
  • Stir and set aside about 1/3 of the juice for basting.
  • Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp and scallops.
  • Seal bag and refrigerate for one hour or overnight, turning bag over occasionally.
  • Drain and discard the marinade - you will notice that some of the juice has hardened because of the butter...This is how it is supposed to look.
  • Thread kabobs alternately using scallops and shrimp.
  • Heat the grill, and place them on the BBQ uncovered, over medium heat, and grill for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once.
  • Brush each side with the remaining marinade.
  • Grill until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque.
  • Yields 15 Kabobs

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS



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"These seafood kabobs are a big hit with everyone who loves spicy food. Don't forget to use the extra seasoned butter as a dipping sauce!" Mitzi Sentiff - Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
12 uncooked large shrimp (about 1/2 pound)
16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GRILLED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP KABOBS



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Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs are fantastic! The marinade is quick and easy to prepare. Toss your shrimp and scallops in for a quick swim and BAM! You have outstanding flavors that you, your family and/or your guests are going to simply rave about!

Provided by Ken Noland

Categories     Grilling

Time 57m

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 Scallops
18 Large shrimp
½ Cup olive oil
6 Tbsp lemon juice
6 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp Garlic finely chopped
¼ tsp Lemon pepper
1 tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp Cayenne pepper
Wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Place your shrimp and scallops in a large Ziploc freezer bag.
  • In a bowl combine all the other ingredients and stir until mixed.
  • Pour ¾ of the marinade into the bag with shrimp and scallops, reserve ¼ of the marinade for basting while the skewers are on the grill.
  • Place the bag in the refrigerator and allow the shrimp and scallops to marinate for 15-30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
  • Soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour, remove and let dry on a paper towel.
  • Drain and discard the marinade, thread the shrimp, and scallops on to the skewers alternating between them.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-hot.
  • Place the skewers on to the grill and grill each side for 3-5 minutes.
  • Using the reserved marinade baste each side of the skewers.
  • Grill until your shrimp are and pink and the scallops are opaque; you should have nice grill marks on both the shrimp and the scallops.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 51 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 846 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

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

BARBECUED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS



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Looking for a sea food dinner? Then check out these grilled scallops and shrimp kabobs - brushed with a spicy butter mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons seafood and fish seasoning, Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
18 large sea scallops (1 lb.)
12 large fresh shrimp (3/4 lb.), shelled, tails left on, deveined

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g

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

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

Tips:

  • Select the best seafood: Choose shrimp and scallops that are fresh, firm, and have a briny smell. Avoid any seafood that has a slimy texture or an off odor.
  • Marinate the seafood: Marinating the seafood in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs helps to tenderize and add flavor to the shrimp and scallops.
  • Use wooden skewers: Wooden skewers are the best choice for kabobs as they are less likely to burn than metal skewers.
  • Soak the skewers: Soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using helps to prevent them from burning.
  • Alternate the seafood and vegetables: When assembling the kabobs, alternate the shrimp and scallops with vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, and onions.
  • Cook the kabobs over medium heat: Cooking the kabobs over medium heat helps to prevent the seafood from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Baste the kabobs with the marinade: Basting the kabobs with the marinade while they are cooking helps to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the kabobs immediately: Serve the kabobs immediately after they are cooked, garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Barbecued shrimp and scallop kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can create perfectly cooked kabobs that are sure to impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill and enjoy this tasty seafood dish!

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