Description
Grilled Scallops and Shrimp Kabobs deliver marine deliciousness straight from your backyard grill, letting you savor summer’s coastal flavors with zero fuss. Tender seafood threads onto skewers, seasoned simply and charred to golden perfection for an instant dinner winner your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 18 Scallops
- 18 Large shrimp
Marinade/Seasoning:
- ½ Cup olive oil
- 6 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ Teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ Teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking Tool:
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Combine 18 scallops and 18 large shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag for easy marinating.
- Whisk ½ cup olive oil, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, 6 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Pour ¾ of the marinade over the seafood, reserving the remaining portion for basting. Seal the bag and gently massage to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the seafood for 15-30 minutes, occasionally turning the bag to ensure consistent flavor distribution.
- Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour to prevent burning during grilling. Thoroughly pat them dry afterward.
- Remove seafood from marinade and discard the used liquid. Carefully thread 18 scallops and 18 shrimp onto the prepared skewers.
- Heat grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high direct heat zone. Place skewers on the grill grate.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, brushing with reserved marinade. Flip and grill an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Check doneness by ensuring shrimp turn completely pink and scallops become opaque with light golden grill marks.
- Transfer kabobs immediately to a serving platter and enjoy while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Marinate seafood carefully to prevent the acid from “cooking” the proteins and making them tough, so stick to the recommended 15-30 minute timeframe.
- Wooden skewers need thorough soaking to prevent burning, but pat them completely dry before threading seafood to help achieve beautiful grill marks.
- Keep your grill temperature consistent and watch carefully, as shrimp and scallops cook quickly and can become rubbery if overcooked.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and ensure all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 9
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg