Ingredients
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20 large fresh or frozen sea scallops (about 1-3/4 pounds total)
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20 large fresh or frozen shrimp (about 12 ounces total)
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¼ cup tequila
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¼ cup lime juice
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
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2 teaspoon sugar
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2 teaspoon salt
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 1.25 pound jicama, peeled and cut into bite-size strips (about 4 cups)
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1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced
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½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
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Salt
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Ground black pepper
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Lime wedges
Directions
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Thaw scallops and shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse scallops and shrimp with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Place scallops and shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish; set aside.
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In a small bowl stir together tequila, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, sugar, the 2 teaspoons salt, the garlic, and paprika. Set aside 1/2 cup of the tequila mixture to use in the jicama slaw. Pour the remaining tequila mixture over the scallops and shrimp. Seal bag; turn to coat scallops and shrimp. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
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Meanwhile, for the jicama slaw, in a medium bowl combine jicama, avocado, and cilantro. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup tequila mixture over jicama mixture. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until serving time.
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Drain scallops and shrimp; discard marinade. On six long skewers,* alternately thread scallops and shrimp, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. For a charcoal or gas grill, place skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until scallops and shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. Serve skewers with jicama slaw and lime wedges.
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If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes; drain before using.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 261 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 261 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 1323mg | 58% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C 24.8mg | 28% |
| Calcium 60.6mg | 5% |
| Iron 1.4mg | 8% |
| Potassium 612mg | 13% |
| Folate, total 64.5mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 2.6mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.3mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
