Seafood Kebabs in Pita Rounds
Yield
6 servingsPrep
5 minCook
8 minReady
2 hrsTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
shrimp
shelled and deveined |
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
scallops
|
|
| ½ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
elephant , crushed |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 12 | whole |
mushrooms
whole, fresh |
*
|
| 12 | whole |
scallions, spring or green onions
some green |
*
|
| 6 | each |
pita bread, whole wheat
|
* |
| 12 | each |
bamboo skewers
|
* |
| 1 | x |
yogurt
plain, guacamole, salsa |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680.4 | g |
shrimp
shelled and deveined |
|
| 680.4 | g |
scallops
|
|
| 118 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 59 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
elephant , crushed |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 12 | whole |
mushrooms
whole, fresh |
*
|
| 12 | whole |
scallions, spring or green onions
some green |
*
|
| 6 | each |
pita bread, whole wheat
|
* |
| 12 | each |
bamboo skewers
|
* |
| 1 | x |
yogurt
plain, guacamole, salsa |
*
|
Directions
Place shrimp and scallops in a shallow ceramic or glass dish.
Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Blend well and pour over seafood.
Cover and marinate two hours in the refrigerator, turning the pieces occasionally.
Heat coals in barbecue or preheat oven broiler.
Pour off marinade from seafood and reserve.
Thread shrimp and scallops alternating with vegetables on the skewers.
Place skewers on a broiler pan or about 7 inches above the coals.
Cook, turning frequently and basting with the reserved marinade until seafood is opaque, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Open the pocket of warmed pita bread rounds and slide the cooked kebabs inside.
Offer plain yogurt, guacamole, and salsa as condiments to accompany the kebabs .
