Grilled Seafood Boil Skewers
Grilled Seafood Boil Skewers are a vibrant summer delight, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. These skewers combine juicy shrimp, tender scallops, and colorful veggies, all kissed by the grill. With a zesty marinade and minimal prep time, they promise to impress your guests while delivering a flavor-packed experience. Enjoy the ease of customization by swapping in your favorite seafood or vegetables!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately two skewers per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound dry-packed scallops
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (red and yellow)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and scallops under cold water; pat dry. Chop bell peppers and slice zucchini.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and scallops; marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Thread shrimp, scallops, bell peppers, and zucchini onto soaked skewers in alternating colors.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until seafood is opaque with grill marks.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added variety, consider including corn or cherry tomatoes on your skewers. Adjust the marinade spices to suit your taste preferences.