Peel of 1 lime, grated

peel of 1 lime, grated

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp freshly−grated ginger
  • 1 0.3 lb sea scallops
  • 8 skewers
  • 2 to 3 green or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1−inch pieces
  • 32 cherry tomatoes
  • 32 small mushrooms, stems removed
  • 2 red onions, peeled and cut into 1−inch pieces

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime peel, mint, parsley, garlic and

  2. 2

    ginger. Add the shrimp and scallops and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. If using

  3. 3

    bamboo skewers, soak them in hot water to cover for 30 minutes. Prepare a charcoal grill.

  4. 4

    Drain shrimp and scallops, reserving the marinade. Place the seafood on the skewers, alternating with

  5. 5

    the peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and onion pieces. Brush with the remaining 1/4 cup oil. Place on a

  6. 6

    hot grill and grill 3 to 5 minutes, until done, turning frequently and brushing with the reserved

  7. 7

    marinade.

Tags

american