Margarita Shrimp and Scallops Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 limes, juiced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 tbsp gold tequilla
1 tbsp orange flavored liqueur (recommended : triple sec)
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ( u -15) shrimp
12 bamboo skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 medium mango, peeled and flesh diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
2 scallions, green part only, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tbsp diced vidalia onion
10 mint leaves, chopped
2 limes, juiced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , plus more for garnish
1 tbsp mirin
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
pink salt, for garnish

Directions:

First preheat the grill to medium.
Add all the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the shrimp and scallops and set the bowl aside. Next, add all the salsa ingredients to a serving bowl and mix well.
Remove the shrimp and scallops from the marinade. Put a scallop in the U (curved part of the shrimp) of the shrimp and skewer, first through the scallop and then through the shrimp. Arrange the skewers on the hot grill and cook approximately 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on 1 side, then turn and grill for 2 1/2 minutes on the other side. When done, remove the skewers from the grill to a serving dish. Drizzle with some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with pink salt. Serve with the salsa and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	434.19 Kcal (1818 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.13g	26%
Cholesterol	9.56mg	3%
Sodium	56.97mg	2%
Potassium	1977.68mg	42%
Total Carbs	51.75g	17%
Sugars	20.73g	83%
Dietary Fiber	11.11g	44%
Protein	18.19g	36%
Vitamin C	58.5mg	97%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	159.7mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.11 Kcal (377 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.55g	26%
Cholesterol	1.98mg	3%
Sodium	11.82mg	2%
Potassium	410.42mg	42%
Total Carbs	10.74g	17%
Sugars	4.3g	83%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	44%
Protein	3.78g	36%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	97%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	17%
Iron	1mg	27%
Calcium	33.1mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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