Best Special Seafood Kabobs Recipes

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.

GRILLED SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the bar-b-q sauce, honey and mustard in a bowl and mix well.
• Place alternating groups of shrinp, sea scallops and mushrooms on the skewers.
• Place completed kabobs in a baking pan.
• Spoon the marinade over the kabobs and allow to set for 12 hours (or over- night) in the refrigerator.
• Grill over direct heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink, turing frequently to prevent buring.
• Baste with marinade and use a covered grill to insure snokey flavor.
• Garnish with fresh fruit.

SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut fish into 1-inch cubes.
• Set aside.
• Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
• Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
• Set aside.
• Cut off and discard upper stalks of fennel bulbs, reserving some of the leafy fronds.
• Snip 2 tablespoons of the fronds for use in the marinade.
• Remove any wilted outer layers from bulbs; cut off a thin slice from base of each bulb.
• Wash and cut each bulb lengthwise into six wedges.
• Cook wedges, covered, in a small amount of boiling water about 5 minutes or until nearly tender; drain.
• Place fish cubes, shrimp, and fennel wedges in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a deep bowl.
• For marinade, stir together snipped fennel fronds, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt.
• Pour over seafood and fennel wedges.
• Close bag.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain fish cubes, shrimp, and fennel wedges, discarding marinade.
• Thread fish cubes, shrimp, and fennel wedges on skewers, alternating varieties.
• (If desired, transport in a covered shallow container in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Grill within 1 hour.) Place on a greased rack of a grill directly over medium-hot coals; grill, uncovered, for 8-12 minutes , turning often, until fish flakes when tested with a fork and shrimp turn pink.

SOUTH BEACH FISH KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, lime juice and dijon mustard in a small mixing bowl.
• Add fish cubes to the marinade, cover and place in refrigerator; marinate for 15 minutes turning once to coat.
• Meanwhile clean, core and cut your veggies.
• Thread skewers with veggies and fish, 4 pieces of fish per skewer, and brush kabobs with leftover marinade.
• Preheat broiler and place the kabobs on a broiler pan.
• Broil about 4 inches from heat for about 6-8 minutes turning once and brush on more marinade when turning.
• Feel free to grill them also.

SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley and basil. Alternate the vegetables and shrimp on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes, turning once. Baste with dressing mixture. Grill 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently. Serve with rice.