Pineapple and Scallop Skewers
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Grill skewers of fresh pineapple, rich avocado and tender scallops for a quick and easy meal that takes your taste buds to the tropics.


Pineapple and Scallop Skewers

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Servings: Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 43 mins
Related Categories: Grilled Scallops, Grilling, Pineapples, Quick and Easy Dinners
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  tsp.
    finely shredded lime peel
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  • 1/4  cup
    lime juice
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  • 1/4  cup
    snipped fresh cilantro
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  • 2  small
    green and/or red jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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  • 2  tsp.
    sugar
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    salt
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    black pepper
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  • 1/3  cup
    canola oil
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  • 16 
    sea scallops (about 1-1/2 lb.)
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  • 12  large
    fresh pineapple chunks
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  • 1 
    avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 8 chunks
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Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine lime peel, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until combined; set aside.
2.
In a large bowl combine scallops, pineapple, and avocado. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the lime juice mixture. Let stand for 15 minutes*, stirring occasionally.
3.
Alternately thread 4 scallops, 3 pineapple chunks and 2 avocado chunks on each of 4 12- to 16-inch skewers.
4.
Grill kabobs on a well-greased grill rack directly over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes or until scallops turn opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. Transfer kabobs to a serving platter and serve with remaining lime juice mixture.
5.
Makes: 4 servings
6.
Test Kitchen Tip: Do not marinate longer, or scallops will get tough.
Nutrition information
Calories 423, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 15 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 572 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 66%, Calcium 6%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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