Margarita Shrimp and Scallops

Name: Margarita Shrimp and Scallops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1 Tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves; 2 Tbsps finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced; 2 limes, juiced; 4 limes, juiced; 1 medium mango, peeled and flesh diced; 10 mint leaves, chopped; 1 Tbsp mirin; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish; 1 Tbsp orange flavored liqueur (recommended: Triple Sec); 6 servings Pink salt, for garnish; 59 milliliters pomegranate seeds; 1 pinch Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions, green part only, diced; 12 larges 12 (U-15) shrimp and 6 very large sea scallops, cut in 1/2 or 12 smaller sea scallops; 1 tomato, seeded and diced; 1 Tbsp diced Vidalia onion; 4 Tbsps gold tequilla

Margarita Shrimp and Scallops

This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 151 calories, 4g of protein, and 10g of fat. A mixture of salt and pepper, pink salt, scallions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

First preheat the grill to medium.

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Add all the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine.

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Add the shrimp and scallops and set the bowl aside. Next, add all the salsa ingredients to a serving bowl and mix well.

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Remove the shrimp and scallops from the marinade. Put a scallop in the "U" (curved part of the shrimp) of the shrimp and skewer, first through the scallop and then through the shrimp. Arrange the skewers on the hot grill and cook approximately 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on 1 side, then turn and grill for 2 1/2 minutes on the other side. When done, remove the skewers from the grill to a serving dish.

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Drizzle with some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with pink salt.

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Serve with the salsa and enjoy!

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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are my top picks for Shellfish. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. You could try Meadowcroft Los Carneros Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 29 dollars per bottle.

Meadowcroft Los Carneros Chardonnay

Aromas of Anjou pear, Fuji apple, and notes of lemon verbenaspring from the glass. Complex notes of vanilla and bakingspices are complemented by subtle toasty oak. This wine hasbeautiful balance and a lingering finish. The 2017 Los Carneros Chardonnay will pair gracefully withany cheese and charcuterie board. This wine would alsocomplement entrees such as Roasted Halibut with Lemon,Olives, and Rosemary; Buttermilk-Brined Roasted Chicken;or Pasta Carbonara.