Barbecued Seafood Fajitas Recipe

Name: Barbecued Seafood Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed,seeded and cut into about 20 squares; 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into eighths separated; 3/4 lb sea scallops; 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed,seeded and cut into about 20 squares; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 8 medium flour tortillas, warmed; 8 bamboo skewers, soaked; salsa

Servings: persons

3/4 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large red bell pepper, stemmed,seeded and cut into about 20 squares
1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into eighths separated
3/4 lb sea scallops
1 large green bell pepper, stemmed,seeded and cut into about 20 squares
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 medium flour tortillas, warmed
8 bamboo skewers, soaked
salsa

1
Thread the shrimp, red pepper and half the onion onto four 12-inch skewers, running the skewer through each shrimp twice.
2
Thread the scallops, green pepper and remaining onion onto 4 more skewers.
3
Place on a large shallow platter.
4
Combine the lime zest, lime juice, oil, honey, garlic, pepper and salt.
5
Pour over the skewers and marinate, turning occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Coat the grill rack with vegetable cooking spray.
7
Place the kebobs on grill rack 4 to 6 inches above medium-hot coals.
8
Grill, turning once, just until the seafood is opaque, allowing about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
9
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat them on the grill.
10
To make the fajitas, slide the seafood and vegetables off of each skewer into a warm tortilla.
11
Add salsa to taste.
12
Roll up tortilla to enclose the filling.
13
Serve with refried beans and/or Mexican rice.

782

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed,seeded and cut into about 20 squares, 1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into eighths separated, 3/4 lb sea scallops, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Seafood Fajitas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Seafood Fajitas

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