Scallop Kabobs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
“I’m always on the lookout for recipes that are lower in fat and heart-healthy, too. These kabobs fill the bill. I like to serve them with a fruit salad and a light dessert.”
Edie DeSpain - Logan, UT
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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Dash garlic powder
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Dash pepper
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1-1/2 pounds sea scallops
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3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add peppers; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peppers in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
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3.
Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the tomatoes, scallops and peppers.
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4.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 238 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 624mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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