Spicy Shrimp ‘n’ Scallop Skewers

Name: Spicy Shrimp 'n' Scallop Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and black pepper; 18 uncooked large shrimp (about 3/4 pound); 12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)

We serve these skewers with some grilled steaks and a garden salad. I'm hungry just thinking about it! —Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and black pepper
18 uncooked large shrimp (about 3/4 pound)
12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in seasonings; set aside and keep warm. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer: 176 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Shrimp and Scallop Skewers in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007