Margarita Shrimp and Scallops

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

4 limes, juiced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons gold tequilla

1 tablespoon orange flavored liqueur (recommended: triple sec)

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 (u-15) shrimp and 6 very large sea scallops, cut in 1/2 or 12 smaller sea scallops

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 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon diced vidalia onion

10 mint leaves, chopped

2 limes, juiced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon mirin

pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

pink salt, for garnish

Directions:

1. First preheat the grill to medium.
2. 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.
3. 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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By RecipeOfHealth.com