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Grilled Seafood Skewers

A stunning dish featuring fresh seafood and vibrant vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grilling, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
  • 1 lb scallops, cleaned
  • 1 lb firm white fish (like cod or halibut), cut into bite-sized pieces Choose your favorite firm fish.
  • 1 each red bell pepper, cut into squares
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper, cut into squares
  • 1 each zucchini, sliced Use seasonal vegetables.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 2 each lemons, juiced Fresh lemon juice adds brightness.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning according to preference.
  • for garnish Fresh parsley Chopped parsley for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp, scallops, and fish to the bowl, coating well. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
  2. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning. Then, alternate threading the marinated seafood and vegetables onto the skewers.
Grilling
  1. Heat your grill to medium-high. You want a nice sear on your skewers without overcooking the seafood.
  2. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, keeping an eye on them; the seafood should turn opaque and the veggies should show grill marks.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

These skewers are versatile; feel free to customize the seafood and vegetables to your liking. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.