Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Skewers with Red Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
Red Pepper Sauce:
- 7- ounce jar roasted red peppers drained and rinsed
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ teaspoon wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
Shellfish Skewers:
- ½ pound medium shrimp peeled
- ½ pound sea scallops
- 2 teaspoons oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Red Pepper Sauce:
- In a food processor or blender, purée roasted red peppers, 3 tablespoons oil, chopped garlic, wine vinegar, sugar, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
Prepare Shellfish Skewers:
- Thread shrimp and scallops on separate skewers.
- Coat the skewers with 2 teaspoons of oil.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper over the shrimp and scallops.
Marinate and Grill:
- Allow the skewers to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill.
- Grill the skewers, turning once, until just done (about 3 minutes per side for the shrimp and 4 minutes per side for the scallops).
Serve:
- Serve the Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Skewers with the prepared Red Pepper Sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Note:
These kebabs can be prepared in advance, making them a perfect choice for your next dinner party.
Wine Advice:
Pair these Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Skewers with Red Pepper Sauce with a light and crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s acidity and citrus notes will complement the seafood and enhance the flavors of the red pepper sauce.
Nutrition values
Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 7 g | Eiwitten: 15 g | Vet: 12 g | Suiker: 3 g