Simple Grilled Shrimp and Scallops
January 12, 2016
Prep Time
15 mins
Grill Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Categories
We’ve been grilling a lot of shrimp and scallops lately. Susan skewers the Shrimp but I prefer the large Sea Scallops loose on the GrillGrates. The scallops sear beautifully and are easily handled with The GrateTool, although...
Ingredients
Servings
0.5
Shrimp (21-24 count or larger)
0.5
Sea Scallops (bigger the better)
0.25
cups
melted butter
0.08
cups
lemon juice
0.5
tbsp
minced garlic
0.5
tbsp
old bay seasoning
wooden skewers
Directions
Step 1
Place the butter, lemon juice, garlic, and Old Bay in a large mixing bowl and combine with a whisk.
Step 2
Divide the mixture in two.
Step 3
Add Shrimp to one bowl and toss.
Step 4
Add Scallops to the other bowl and toss.
Step 5
Using two skewers about an inch apart begin to thread the shrimp and scallops. You want to separate the two as they will take longer to cook.
Step 6
Repeat until you have use all of the shrimp and scallops.
Step 7
Warm up the grill to medium 450 degrees F max - no need for a scorching hot GrillGrate surface. The goal is firm and tender.
Step 8
Give the scallops a 5-minute head start and turn once before putting the skewered Shrimp on the GrillGrates.
Step 9
Turn shrimp after 2-3 minutes
Step 10
Pull off in 5 minutes while shrimp is still pink. (no red- that is over cooked.
Step 11