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Grilled Seafood Skewers

Delicious grilled seafood skewers featuring shrimp, scallops, and salmon, perfect for summer gatherings.

  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Mixed seafood (scallops, salmon) or bell peppers for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil, extra virgin for more flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika, smoked paprika enhances the flavor
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Skewers, wooden or metal; soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using them.
  2. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp and mixed seafood to the bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
  4. Thread the shrimp and seafood onto the skewers, alternating as desired.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the seafood is cooked through.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy at your next cookout.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the seafood for an hour before grilling. Serve with a tangy dipping sauce.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: grilled seafood, skewers, summer recipe, shrimp, scallops, salmon