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.

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