Grilled Seafood Boil Skewers
Grilled Seafood Boil Skewers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Juicy shrimp, tender scallops, and a medley of colorful vegetables are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil and Old Bay seasoning, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for barbecues or family dinners, these skewers are not only delicious but also visually stunning, guaranteed to impress everyone at your gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 pound dry-packed scallops
- 2 ears corn on the cob (cut into thirds)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into thick rounds)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped into chunks)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare all seafood and vegetables: rinse shrimp and scallops; cut corn, zucchini, and red bell pepper.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Marinate shrimp and scallops for 15-20 minutes.
- Thread shrimp, scallops, corn, zucchini, and bell pepper onto skewers without overcrowding.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C). Soak wooden skewers in water if using.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approx. 8 oz total)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with your favorite fish or other seafood as desired. Add seasonal veggies like asparagus or cherry tomatoes for variation. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.