Grilled Seafood Kebabs and Orecchiette with Arugula Recipe

Name: Grilled Seafood Kebabs and Orecchiette with Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 jumbo scallops, about 2 ounces each, halved; 16 large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 pound); 16 cherry tomatoes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 2 cups orecchiette (6 ounces); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 4 cups packed baby arugula (4 ounces); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

8 jumbo scallops, about 2 ounces each, halved
16 large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 pound)
16 cherry tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 cups orecchiette (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
4 cups packed baby arugula (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Preheat a grill pan.
3
Using 8 pairs of wooden skewers, double-skewer the scallops, shrimp and cherry tomatoes.
4
Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente.
6
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
7
Grill the kebabs over high heat until browned and cooked through, turning once, about 7 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
9
Add the shallot and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until softened, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the chicken broth and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
11
Add the pasta, arugula, lemon juice and cheese to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
12
Toss until the arugula is slightly wilted, adding a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if necessary.
13
Serve immediately with the seafood kebabs.

766

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 jumbo scallops, about 2 ounces each, halved, 16 large shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 pound), 16 cherry tomatoes, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Seafood Kebabs and Orecchiette with Arugula 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.

Grilled Seafood Kebabs and Orecchiette with Arugula

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