Grilled Drunken Shrimp and Scallop Skewers

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 20 large fresh or frozen sea scallops (about 1-3/4 pounds total)
• 20 large fresh or frozen shrimp (about 12 ounces total)
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1 1/4 pound jicama, peeled and cut into bite-size strips (about 4 cups)
• 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Lime wedges

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1.
Thaw scallops and shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse scallops and shrimp with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Place scallops and shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish; set aside.

2.
In a small bowl stir together tequila, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, sugar, the 2 teaspoons salt, the garlic, and paprika. Set aside 1/2 cup of the tequila mixture to use in the jicama slaw. Pour the remaining tequila mixture over the scallops and shrimp. Seal bag; turn to coat scallops and shrimp. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning bag occasionally.

3.
Meanwhile, for the jicama slaw, in a medium bowl combine jicama, avocado, and cilantro. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup tequila mixture over jicama mixture. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until serving time.

4.
Drain scallops and shrimp; discard marinade. On six long skewers,* alternately thread scallops and shrimp, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. For a charcoal or gas grill, place skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until scallops and shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. Serve skewers with jicama slaw and lime wedges.


* •If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes; drain before using.