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Grilled Scallop and Watermelon Kabobs

By Brett Moore, About.com

Here's a light and refreshing alternative to your typical outdoor grilling fare. These make a wonderful appetizer for an outdoor barbecue or hor'dourves for a cocktail party. They're also very simple and quick to make.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 sea scallops
  • 4 cups boiling vegetable or chicken broth
  • 24 1" x 1" watermelon cubes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger

Preparation:

Serves 12 as an appetizer.

Cut the scallops into halves across the diameter to create half-moon shapes. Place them in a heatproof casserole dish in a single layer. Pour the boiling clear broth over the scallops and let them poach for 5 minutes. Drain and cool the scallops. On each skewer alternate 1 half-moon scallop, then 2 watermelon cubes, then another half-moon scallop. Mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger and brush the kebabs as they are grilled over a medium hot grill for about 90 seconds per side turning once. Serve warm.

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