Best Shrimp And Fish Skewer Recipes

GRILLED JALAPENO AND LIME SHRIMP SKEWER

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With juicy citrus flavor and a bit of heat from the jalapenos, you're going to fall in love with this shrimp recipe. It's delicious and super easy to prepare!

Provided by Josephine Quick

Categories Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lb extra-large peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
MARINADE FOR SHRIMP
2 jalapeno chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
6 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp grated lime zest plus 5 tablespoons juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp organic sea salt

Steps:

1. For Marinade: Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade; transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl.
2. For Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. To butterfly shrimp, use paring knife to make shallow cut down outside curve of shrimp. Add shrimp to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
3. Prepare your grill, clean and oil so the shrimp want stick. Thread marinated shrimp on skewers. (Alternate direction of each shrimp as you pack them tightly on skewer to allow about a dozen shrimp to fit snugly on each skewer.)
4. Sprinkle 1 side of skewered shrimp with sugar. Grill shrimp, sugared side down, over hot side of grill, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip skewers and move to cool side of grill and cook, covered until other side of shrimp is no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and toss with reserved marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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

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)

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.