Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

Name: Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 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)

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fire up the grill to quickly sear shrimp and scallop kabobs while basting them with a spicy butter sauce. This is summer outdoor cooking at its best!

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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

1 each: 399 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.

“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

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