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Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

October 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Barbecue, Broiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Scallop Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, Main Course, New Scallop Recipes, Scallops, Supper

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scallop Grilled Shrimp and scallops - This zesty, BBQ shrimp Scallop Recipe is sensational. It comes with its own recipe for a marinade, that really, “packs a punch” of Oriental inspired flavor. We have also included instructions for broiling, but whichever you cook them, the end result will remain the same, a quick, easy, and extraordinery seafood recipe.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Scallop, Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

1/2 lb Fresh or frozen Scallops
1 ts Finely shredded Orange Peel
1/2 c Orange juice
2 tb Soy Sauce
1 ts Grated Gingerroot
1 x Clove garlic, minced
1/4 ts Ground Red Pepper
12 x Fresh or frozen Pea Pods
1 x Orange, cut in 8 wedges
12 fresh or frozen large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1/2 lb total)

Directions to make Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

Step 1:Halve any large scallops. Place scallops and shrimp in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl. For marinade, combine orange peel, orange juice, soy sauce, gingeroot, garlic, and red pepper. Pour over seafood. Seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade.
Step 2:If using fresh pea pods, cook in boiling water about 2 minutes; drain. Or, thaw and drain frozen pea pods. Wrap 1 pea pod around each shrimp. Thread pea pods and shrimp onto four 10-12 skewers alternately with scallops and orange wedges.
Step 3:Grill kabobs on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for 5 minutes. Turn and brush with marinade. Grill 5-7 minutes more or till shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Brush occasionally with marinade
Step 4:Broil 4 inch from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn and broil 4-6 minutes more or till shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Brush occasionally with marinade

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Shrimp and Scallops in Tangy Marinade

April 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbecue, Easy Scallop Recipes, Main Course, Scallops, Shrimp, Supper

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shrimp_scallop_grilled Shrimp and scallops in Tangy Marinade - This “make - it - yourself” homemade marinade is what makes this scallop shrimp recipe so good and one you will make again and again!

Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Scallops
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Shrimp and Scallops in Tangy Marinade

28 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
28 sea scallops
1/2 cup butter or margarine
7 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions to make Shrimp and Scallops in Tangy Marinade

Step 1:Place shrimp and scallops in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and paprika. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir to blend; set aside 1/3 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp and scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Step 2:Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and scallops on metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3:Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6 minutes, turning once. Brush with reserved marinade. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque.

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