Tangy Shrimp and Scallops Recipe
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Tangy Shrimp and Scallops

By: Lauren Llewellyn 
"'Shrimp and scallops together make this a special dish for company,' says Raleigh, North Carolina's Lauren Llewellyn. 'I serve these appealing kabobs over pasta with a green salad and garlic bread.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Place shrimp and scallops in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine th 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 ans scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  2. Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and scallops on metal or soaked wooden skewers. 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Jen   view full review
This marinade was wonderful! I have a few tips. First of all, get large good scallops. Ours...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by sawdusta   view full review
This was served to family at our Mothers Day get-together and everyone loved it!! Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by TroyG   view full review
I didn`t have paprika but tried the recipe without it. 1st time serving was at a family get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by Anatchka   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly and found the 1 hour marinating time was too much for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by earthchickie   view full review
This marinade makes shrimps very yummy! Instead of scallops I added bell peppers and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by allymathis   view full review
I ended up just using the shrimp with out the scallops and it was great. The best shrimp that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by brooke   view full review
very good and easy recipe. would be excellent if it had just a little more flavor. thanks
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by Zsazsa Gardea   view full review
I'm so sorry, but this was awful. It was a bizzare blend of flavors and I'm thinking it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Saveur631   view full review
I really liked this simple preparation for shrimp & scallops on the grill. I did sub Old Bay...

 

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