Saucy BBQ Seafood Skewers with Not-So Secret BBQ Sa

Name: Saucy BBQ Seafood Skewers with Not-So Secret BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 teaspoons brown sugar (not packed); 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Skewers; 6 ounces large raw sea scallops; 4 ounces raw Atlantic salmon; 4 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed); 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes; 1 zucchini; Special equipment: Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Servings: persons

Sauce
1/4 cup canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons brown sugar (not packed)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Skewers
6 ounces large raw sea scallops
4 ounces raw Atlantic salmon
4 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
8 to 10 cherry tomatoes
1 zucchini
Special equipment: Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

1
For the sauce: Combine the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
For the skewers: Cut scallops into halves or quarters, so that they are just slightly larger than the shrimp.
4
Cut salmon and zucchini into chunks approximately the same size as the scallops.
5
Place all the vegetables and seafood onto 4 skewers, alternating their order.
6
Bring a grill or grill pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat.
7
Add skewers and cook until seafood begins to turn opaque on top, about 5 minutes.
8
Flip skewers and cook until all seafood is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Drizzle or brush sauce over skewers immediately after removing them from heat.
10
PER SERVING (2 skewers with sauce): 299 calories, 7g fat, 616mg sodium, 19g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 12g sugars, 40g protein

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: Sauce, 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons brown sugar (not packed), and more.

Yes, Saucy BBQ Seafood Skewers with Not-So Secret BBQ Sauce 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.

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Saucy BBQ Seafood Skewers with Not-So Secret BBQ Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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