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Grilled Seafood Skewers

Delicious shrimp and scallops grilled with colorful vegetables, marinated in lemon-garlic and herbs — perfect for summer meals and BBQs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Summer
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Skewers
  • 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 sea scallops cleaned
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • lemon wedges for garnish
  • fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. Whisk together marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Toss shrimp and scallops in the marinade; let rest 15–20 minutes.
  3. Thread seafood and vegetables onto skewers alternately.
  4. Grill skewers on medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side until seafood is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve skewers on a platter, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Notes

Pre-soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Mix veggies for colorful presentation. Serve immediately for best taste.