Grilled Argentinean Seafood Skewers with Italian Twist
A flavorful and colorful Italian-inspired dish featuring marinated seafood skewers grilled to perfection. This recipe combines the freshness of seafood with the bold flavors of Argentina and Italy.
Ingredients
- ●12 large Shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●8 large Scallopspatted dry
- ●8 Mozzarella ballsfresh
- ●1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbspanko
- ●1/4 cup Olive oilextra virgin
- ●2 tablespoons Lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●4 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the shrimp and scallops to the marinade, and mix well to coat.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the marinated shrimp and scallops onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 6
Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the seafood is cooked through.
- 8
Meanwhile, grill the mozzarella balls for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until lightly toasted.
- 9
To assemble the dish, place a grilled mozzarella ball on each plate, and top with a skewer of seafood.
- 10
Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.