Grilled Seafood Skewers with Tomato Basil Butter
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Category
Appetizer
Servings
4
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
These light seafood skewers are the perfect addition to any summer backyard get together.
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Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon finely minced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
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8 jumbo shrimp (about 1/2 pound)
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8 large sea scallops (about 1/2 pound)
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2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), cut into cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
8 to 10 large okra pods, cut into 3 or 4 pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 large Vidalia onion, layers separated an cut into squares
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
For the butter:
For the skewers:
For the vegetable skewers:
Directions
For the butter:
In a small bowl, combine butter, tomatoes, basil, and salt with a fork until well combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the skewers:
Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.
Place 2 shrimp, 2 scallops, and 2 pieces of salmon on each skewer. Brush each skewer with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer skewers to grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and salmon starts to flake when touched.
Melt tomato and basil butter. Brush both sides of seafood skewers with melted butter and serve with vegetable skewers.
For the vegetable skewers:
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Skewer vegetables, alternating okra, onion, tomato, and onion. Brush vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place skewers on grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Serve with seafood skewers.
Recipe Note
Recipe via Southern Boy Dishes
