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

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