Asian Honey-Tea Grilled Prawns

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Salt, to taste 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup brewed double-strength orange spice tea, cooled 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperIn plastic bag, combine marinade ingredients (everything but [...]

Bacon-Wrapped Scallop and Salmon Skewers

8 slices bacon, about 8 ounces, cut into 3-inch lengths 1 pound skinless salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick 1 pound sea scallops 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper lemon wedges, garnish
Fill a saucepan two-thirds [...]

Barbecued Skewers of Fish

1 pound firm white fish 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 fresh ginger root, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges 2 hot green chili peppers, seeded (see note)Fillet and skin the fish, cut [...]

Grilled Scampi Skewers

2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled (tails on) and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 12 (12-inch) bamboo skewers
Combine shrimp in a large non-reactive bowl [...]

Marinated Swordfish Kabobs

1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cups vegetable oil 1 bay leaf, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds swordfish, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
For the marinade: Combine the garlic, ginger and lemon juice in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Whisk in [...]

Marinated Vegetable and Seafood Kabobs

1 cup prepared Italian dressing 3/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce 8 ounces raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined About 16 cherry tomatoes 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 5 (10-inch) skewersPreheat grill or broiler.Combine dressing and cocktail sauce in small bowl; reserve 1/4 cup. Pour remaining marinade into flat dish or heavy-duty [...]

Pacific Chicken, Shrimp and Kiwifruit Kabobs

1/2 pound chicken breasts, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 onion, chopped 6 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger root, grated 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 kiwis, sliced 1/2 pound shrimp, peeledIn a large bowl [...]

Seafood Kebabs

2 dozen large sea scallops1 dozen medium shrimp, shelled and deveined1 (8 1/2-ounce) can whole small artichoke hearts, drained2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil1/4 cup fresh lime juiceSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteWooden skewers soaked for 15 minutes in waterIn a large bowl, combine all [...]

Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

16 cherry tomatoes, whole 4 zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch 2 onions, peeled and sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cubed 4 pounds shrimp, unpeeledPreheat grill.Alternate pieces of tomato, zucchini, onions and red bell peppers on barbecue skewers.Place on barbecue grill and cook until nearly done, about 10 minutes.Add shrimp to the skewers and cook until [...]

Shrimp Kabobs

1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup soy sauce2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons minced gingerroot1 teaspoon onion powder1 pound shrimp1 pound scallops1 (16-ounce) can pineapple chunks2 zucchini, sliced1 package bamboo skewers

In a medium bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, gingerroot, and onion powder; mix well. Add cleaned shrimp and scallops. Cover and [...]