Scallop Kebabs
From: Jean-Luc, Matapedia, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] scallops, fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 fresh small pineapple, cut into 1-inch [2.5-cm] pieces
  • 18 fresh mushroom caps
  • 3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch [2.5-cm] pieces
  • 18 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] garlic powder
  • 12 slices bacon, halved
  • Into a large shallow bowl, mix together scallops, pineapple pieces, mushroom caps, green pepper pieces and cherry tomatoes.
  • Into a clean bowl, well mix together vegetable oil, lemon juice, dry white wine, soy sauce, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Pour oil mixture over scallops/vegetables mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.
  • Cook bacon slices until soft, not browned; drain and reserve.
  • Remove scallops, pineapple pieces, mushroom caps, green pepper pieces and cherry tomatoes from marinade; reserve marinade separately.
  • Alternately thread scallops, pineapple pieces, mushroom caps, green pepper pieces, cherry tomatoes and bacon onto six [6] skewers.
  • Barbecue over hot charcoals for 10 to 12 minutes, until bacon is crunchy.
  • While cooking, turn and brush kebabs often with reserved marinade.