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Citrus Shrimp and Scallops

No recipe image available.Marinated in a zesty orange, soy and ginger marinade, shrimp and scallops are threaded onto skewers and quickly grilled.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 oranges
1/2 pound scallops
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cooking Directions:

  1. Juice one orange and finely grate the rind. Cut the other orange into wedges. Set aside.
  2. Place scallops and shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Combine orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, gingerroot, garlic and cayenne pepper. Pour over seafood and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the marinade.
  3. Preheat the grill.
  4. Thread the shrimp on skewers alternately with the scallops and orange wedges. Grill over hot coals, brushing with marinade, and turning once, until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque, about 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.