Shrimp, Scallop & Pineapple Skewers with Cilantro Aioli

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Fire up the grill and make these delicious citrusy seafood skewers.

Shrimp, Scallop & Pineapple Skewers with Cilantro Aioli
Prep Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined large shrimp (tails left on)

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen sea scallops

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (Sriracha sauce)

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • ½ cup finely snipped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ cup light mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup nonfat sour cream

  • 1 fresh serrano chile pepper or jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped

  • ¾ of a fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)

Directions

  1. Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Rinse shrimp and scallops; pat dry with paper towels.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, vegetable (or canola) oil, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, chili sauce and black pepper. Add shrimp and scallops, tossing gently to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, for aioli, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together garlic and olive oil. Microwave on High (100% power) for 20 seconds; stir. Microwave 20 seconds more, being careful not to burn garlic. Stir in cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, chile pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Cover and chill until serving time.

  4. Using sixteen 12-inch skewers (two skewers for each kebab), place skewers in each pair parallel to one another. Alternately thread shrimp, scallops and pineapple on the parallel skewers, dividing ingredients evenly among skewers and leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. For a charcoal or gas grill, grill on a greased rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp and scallops are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve with the aioli.

Tips

Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for 30 minutes; drain before using.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
7g Fat
14g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 kebab
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 16g 31%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Vitamin A 391IU 8%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Folate 33mcg 8%
Sodium 611mg 27%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Potassium 294mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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