Citrus Shrimp & Scallops: Date Added: 10 Nov 2009
Listed in: Barbecue / BBQ - Seafoods

1/2 lb fresh or frozen scallops
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 single clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
12 single fresh or frozen pea pods
1 single orange, cut in 8 wedges

12 fresh or frozen large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1/2 lb total) 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. 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. 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. Broiler Directions: Place kabobs on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4" 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.

Yield: 4 servings

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