Grilled curry-apricot shrimp and scallops

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupOlive oil
½cupApricot preserves
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
2tablespoonsCurry powder
2tablespoonsGarlic; minced
2tablespoonsCilantro; chopped
4teaspoonsJalapeno chili; minced and seeded
16largesShrimp; peeled, deveined, tails left intact
12Sea scallops
4Bamboo skewers; soaked in water 30 minutes

Directions

Combine first seven ingredients in medium bowl. Add shrimp and scallops, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally.

Prepare barbecue. Skewer 4 shrimp and 3 scallops alternately on each skewer. Grill until shrimp are just cooked through and scallops are opaque, brushing frequently with marinade, about 3 minutes per side. Bring remaining marinade to simmer in small saucepan. Serve on skewers, passing marinade separately. Source: Bon Appetit, Barbecue Special Edition, 1993 From the MM database of Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@..., juphelps@..., or jphelps