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Fiery Southwestern Seafood Skewers

Source: dLife

Succulent shrimp and scallops with tender onion and zucchini.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	163.3

Total Carbs	10.9 g

Dietary Fiber	2.3 g

Sugars	6.5 g

Total Fat	5.4 g

Saturated Fat	0.5 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.5 g

Potassium	459.3 mg

Protein	17.3 g

Sodium	456.4 mg

Dietary Exchanges 5.4 Fat, 1.2 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 0.1 Other Carbs, 2.3 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

8.0
8 oz raw medium shrimp 8.0
8 oz large scallops 1.0
1 each medium red bell peppers 1.0
1 each medium onions 1.0
1 each medium zucchini 2.0
2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1.0
1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1.0
1 tbsp canola oil 2.0
2 tsp brown sugar 0.5
0 1/2 tsp salt 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 2.0
2 tbsp fresh cilantro 1.0
1 cup lime wedges for decoration

Directions

Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Rinse shrimp and scallops and pat dry with paper towels.
On 4 long metal skewers, alternately thread shrimp, scallops, sweet pepper, onion, and zucchini, leaving about 1/4 inch between pieces.
In a small bowl combine chipotle peppers, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, salt, cumin, and garlic. Brush kabobs with chipotle mixture.
Grill kabobs on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp and scallops turn opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning occasionally to cook evenly.
Sprinkle kabobs with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.