Herbed Seafood Skewers
Herb-marinated shrimp and scallop skewers
Ingredients
canola oil
1/4 cup
lemon juice
1/4 cup
garlic clove (minced)
1
dried oregano
1 teaspoon
chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon
dried basil
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
uncooked large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3/4 pound
sea scallops
1/2 pound
sweet yellow pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 large
green pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 large
zucchini (cut into 1/4-inch slices)
1 small
yellow summer squash (cut into 1/4-inch slices)
1 small
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Divide marinade between two large resealable plastic bags. Add the shrimp and scallops to one bag; place vegetables in the other bag. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
2
Step 2
Drain shrimp and scallops; discard marinade. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade for basting. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate the shrimp, scallops, peppers and squash.
3
Step 3
Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve over rice if desired.
