Scallop and Shrimp Brochettes

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
8 medium-sized sea scallops
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Tropical Salsa (recipe follows)
Tropical Salsa
1/2 cup mango, chopped
1/2 cup banana, chopped
1/2 cup peeled fresh orange, chopped
1/2 cup purple onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced, seeded fresh jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions: 

Thread scallops, shrimp and bell pepper pieces onto four 10-inch wooden skewers, using 2 scallops, 4 shrimp and 3 pieces pepper each. Place on a greased broiler pan; broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque and shrimp are pink and firm. Serve with Tropical Salsa.

Tropical Salsa

Combine all ingredients, stirring gently.

Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Nutrition Information: 
Calories: 114 Fat: 1.33g Sat. Fat: 0.26g Protein: 11.88g Cholesterol: 75.43mg Sodium: 175.45mg
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