Ingredients

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons water
16 large shrimp , peeled and deveined ( about 12 ounces )
16 sea scallops ( about 12 ounces )
16 mushrooms , halved
green onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
cooking spray
8 wooden 12-inch skewers ( that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes )
Teriyaki Shrimp and Scallop Kebabs are the perfect dish to impress guests at any summer barbecue. The combination of succulent shrimp, tender scallops and juicy mushrooms with a coat of teriyaki sauce will make your taste buds sing. The flavour of the dish will have everyone asking for the recipe. This dish is perfect for a crowd as it can be made in bulk and mouths are sure to water from the first scent of the aromas coming off the grill. Put on your apron, and indulge in this summertime favorite!

Instructions

1.In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic, cornstarch, and water.
2.Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking continuously for 2-3 minutes.
3.Let the mixture cool.
4.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5.Thread each skewer with four shrimp, four scallops, and four mushroom halves, interchanging between each.
6.Drizzle vegetable oil over the kebabs and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7.Grill the kebabs for 3-4 minutes per side or until the shrimp and scallops are cooked through.
8.Sprinkle green onion over the kebabs and let sit for five minutes before serving.

PROS

These kebabs are a great protein-packed meal, perfect for any summer barbecue.
The combination of shrimp and scallops will impress guests and provide a unique taste that will have everyone asking for seconds!

CONS

Seafood is an allergen for some individuals, and the shrimp and scallops are the main ingredients in the recipe, which may limit the dish’s suitability for some guests.
Additionally, fresh seafood can be expensive, which may make these kebabs out of reach for some budgets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp and scallops are both low calorie, high in protein and are considered lean protein. The seafood in this recipe is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, vitamin D, and zinc. Mushrooms are a great source of antioxidants and can help support a healthy immune system.

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