May 28, 2009

Seafood Kebabs Tropicale

A great recipe for a summer time grilling party.


Ingredients
2/3 cup pineapple juice
½ cup lime juice
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
2 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 lb sea scallops
1 cup cantaloupe cut in 1 inch cubes
1 cup honeydew melon cut in 1 inch cubes
2 cups fresh pineapple cut in 1 inch chunks
2 medium red onions, quartered
2 large ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and cut in chunks


Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients except avocado in a large plastic bag..
2. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours.
3. Place shrimp, scallops, melon, pineapple, onion, and avocado on skewers.
5. Grill or for 3 to 6 minutes, basting frequently with marinade, until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
6. Makes 12 skewers, serving 6 people

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