Best Marinated Shrimp And Scallop Brochette Recipes

SCALLOP BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Thaw scallops, if frozen. Halve large scallops (you should have about 20 pieces).
• Place scallops in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
• For marinade: In a small bowl combine oil, sherry, mustard, honey, and soy sauce. Pour over the scallops. Close bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Drain the scallops, discarding the marinade. Thread scallops on long metal skewers (If using scallops and shrimp, thread a scallop in the "curl" of each shrimp).
• Grill on the lightly greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over med. heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops and/or shrimp are opaque; turning once.
• (Prep time includes marinating time).

GREEK STYLE SEA SCALLOPS BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, pressed garlic cloves and oregano in medium bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper.
• Add sea scallops and toss to coat with oil mixture.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
• Alternate 3 scallops, 3 lemon slices and 2 bay leaves on each skewer.
• Grill or broil brochettes until scallops are golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer to plates and serve.

SHRIMP & SCALLOP MARINARA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 2 tabelspoons of the olive oil with the garlic over medium heat.
• When the garlic starts to sizzle, add the tomatoes.
• Season with salt and red pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Heat the remaining oil in a stir-fry skillet over high heat.
• Add the shrimp and scallops.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turns pink.
• Be very careful not to overcook the seafood, as it will become rubbery if overdone.
• Add seafood to the marinara, and stir in parsley.
• Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to bubble.
• Serve over pasta, and top with freshly shredded parmesan cheese if desired.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

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.

SEAFOOD BROCHETTES

Steps:

• Peel shrimp; devein. Alternately thread shrimp, grouper, and next 4 ingredients onto 8 (12 inch) skewers. Place skewers, in batches, on a lightly greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 12 to 15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning and basting with Citrus-Ginger Sauce. Serve over rice.
• Sauce;.
• Combine all ingredients; stir well. (1 1/2 cups).

PAPPASITO'S BROCHETTE SHRIMP - COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the last section and tails intact.
• With a paring knife, carefully slice each shrimp from tail to tip.
• Wash and seed jalapeno, and cut into a pieces about 1/2-inch X 1/2-inch squares.
• Cut slice of cheese into 12 small pieces.
• Stuff one small piece of cheese and one small piece of jalapeno into each shrimp.
• Wrap a half slice of bacon around each shrimp.
• Place shrimp on a wet skewer.
• Repeat this process until all shrimp have been placed on skewers.
• Place in refrigerator for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
• Mix the paparika, cayenne pepper and black pepper together.
• In a small skillet, heat butter and white wine until butter is completely melted.
• Prepare grill.
• ~note~I use my indoor grill, but these can be made on an outdoor grill too, but I would use a low flame!
• Remove shrimp from fridge and brush completely with melted butter.
• Sprinkle with seasonings.
• Grill on each side until shrimp are done.