Shellfish skewers with equatorial glazing and

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Peanut oil
2 Jalapeño chilies, minced
2 teaspoons Minced peeled fresh ginger
1 Garlic clove, minced
¾ cup Dry white wine
⅓ cup Soy sauce
⅓ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
¼ cup Shopped fresh cilantro
24 larges Uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
24 larges Sea scallops
6 Metal skewers

Directions

Heat oil in small saucepan over very low heat until warm. Stir in chilies, ginger and garlic. Cover and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally (do not brown). Mix wine, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch dissolves. Add to chili mixture; increase heat to medium-high and whisk until mixture comes to boil and thickens slightly. Remove sauce from heat. Transfer to bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in lime juice. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pour ½ cup sauce into small bowl. Add cilantro to remaining sauce; reserve. Alternate 4 shrimp and 4 scallops on each skewer. Brush both sides with ½ cup sauce.

Grill just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Serve with reserved sauce.

Bon Appétit July 1995

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