Motu Picnic Kabobs Recipe

Name: Motu Picnic Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Glaze; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon orange zest, chopped; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1/4 cup honey; 1 lime, juice of; Kabobs; 16 sea scallops; 16 bacon, slices; 8 wooden skewers, 8 inch each, soaked overnight in water; 1 red onion, peeled and cut into 8 chunks; 1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into 8 pieces; 1 red bell pepper, stem, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into 8 pieces; 1/4 pineapple, rind removed, cored and cut into 8 pieces; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Glaze
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon orange zest, chopped
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup honey
1 lime, juice of
Kabobs
16 sea scallops
16 bacon, slices
8 wooden skewers, 8 inch each, soaked overnight in water
1 red onion, peeled and cut into 8 chunks
1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded, and cut into 8 pieces
1 red bell pepper, stem, ribs and seeds removed, and cut into 8 pieces
1/4 pineapple, rind removed, cored and cut into 8 pieces
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Prep your outdoor grill and heat to about medium-high.
2
Glaze:
3
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk the ingredients together. Simmer until it reduces by half.
4
To Assemble Kabobs:
5
Wrap each scallop with 1 piece of bacon. On each skewer, pierce a piece of red onion and push it to 1/2 inch form the bottom of the skewer. Pierce the scallop through the bacon and push it down to the red onion (leaving a little space). Pierce a chunk of mango, a piece of red pepper, one more bacon wrapped scallop and finally a chunk of pineapple. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue until all 8 skewers are completed.
6
Put the kabobs on the outdoor grill and brush with the glaze to coat completely. Cook for about 2 minutes, rotate the skewers and reglaze. Repeat this step two more times. Reglaze and and serve hot!

2310

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Glaze, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Motu Picnic Kabobs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Motu Picnic Kabobs

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Variations & substitutions

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