Grilled Shrimp and Scallops Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Scallops Skewers (Uncle Mike's Spice Mix)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Shrimp:; 1 1/2 lb. large or extra large shrimp (uncooked, peeled and deveined); 1 lb. bay scallops; 2 tbsp. olive oil; For Uncle Mike's Spice Mix:; 2 1/2 tbsps. paprika; 2 tbsp. salt; 1 tbsp. black pepper; 1 tbsp. onion powder; 1 tbsp. oregano (dried, crushed); 1 tbsp. thyme (dried, crushed); 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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These shrimp and scallop skewers are very simple to make and so delicious. They take no time at all to prepare, so they're great for a weekday meal yet they're fancy enough for parties, special occasions, and holidays.

The spice mixture comes from my late father-in-law, Mike Matticola—"Uncle Mike" to the many people who knew and loved him. It's simple, yet perfectly balanced, and makes a great dry rub for meats, too. (By the way, the original recipe calls for a whole tablespoon of cayenne, which makes it quite fiery, so start with a teaspoon instead. It's easy to add more heat, but it's hard to subtract it!)

The spice mix makes a generous amount; store it in an airtight jar and you'll have plenty on hand for next time.

For the Shrimp:
1 1/2 lb. large or extra large shrimp (uncooked, peeled and deveined)
1 lb. bay scallops
2 tbsp. olive oil
For Uncle Mike's Spice Mix:
2 1/2 tbsps. paprika
2 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. oregano (dried, crushed)
1 tbsp. thyme (dried, crushed)
1 tbsp. cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

Place the shrimp and scallops in a bowl and stir in the olive oil until well coated.
In a separate bowl, combine the spice ingredients thoroughly.
Thread alternating shrimp and scallops on skewers. Liberally sprinkle both sides with spice mixture. (There will be extra spice mix; store it in an airtight jar for next time)
Grill over high heat until shrimp and scallops are just opaque and spices are lightly colored (about 1 minute per side.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
232	Calories
7g	Fat
7g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	232
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 245mg	82%
Sodium 3225mg	140%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Protein 36g
Calcium 138mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.