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Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 1, 2021
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Who doesn't love backyard grilling season? For a quick and healthy dinner, fire up the grill and look no further than shrimp and scallop kabobs! With a zesty lemon juice, thyme and salt and pepper these seafood kabobs offer up robust flavor and are ready in 25 minutes. If you're on grill duty, remember to leave a little space on your kabob for an even cook! Take in the savory aromas and bonus points if you can dine al fresco.

Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 pound sea scallops
  • 12 uncooked large shrimp in shells
  • 8 medium whole fresh mushrooms, (about 6 ounces)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium zucchini, (about 1 inch in diameter), cut into 1-inch slices

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix lemon juice, oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Cut scallops in half if over 1 inch in diameter.
  • Step 
    3
    Thread scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini alternately on each of four 10-inch metal skewers. Brush with lemon juice mixture.
  • Step 
    4
    Grill uncovered 4 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, brushing frequently with lemon juice mixture and turning once, until scallops are white and shrimp are pink and firm.

Nutrition

220 Calories
15 g Total Fat
14 g Protein
7 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
135
Total Fat
15 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
50 mg
Sodium
310 mg
Potassium
520 mg
Total Carbohydrate
7 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
14 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
12%
12%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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