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Grilled Seafood Skewers

Grilled Seafood Skewers: Your Perfect Summer BBQ Treat

Grilled Seafood Skewers are a flavorful, wholesome dish perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Shrimp substitute with calamari if preferred
  • 1 pound Scallops substitute with firm fish fillets
  • 1 pound White Fish any firm variety
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers substitute with zucchini or other vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes other small, firm tomatoes can also be used
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder if in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can swap for lime juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • grill
  • medium bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, aiming for 375-400°F. This takes about 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Slice the shrimp, scallops, and fish into bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers and trim cherry tomatoes.
  4. Thread shrimp, scallops, fish, and vegetables onto skewers, alternating each for a colorful presentation.
  5. Brush skewers with the marinade and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  6. Grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side until seafood is opaque and slightly charred.
  7. Remove from grill and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These skewers are gluten-free and dairy-free, making them accommodating for various dietary needs.

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