Scallop, Shrimp, Pancetta and Grilled Pineapple Brochettes


Scallop, Shrimp, Pancetta and Grilled Pineapple Brochettes

Scallop, Shrimp, Pancetta and Grilled Pineapple Brochettes


Servings: 4 portions

Preparation time: 21 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) Irresistibles olive oil
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh pineapple juice or Irresistibles 100% pure pineapple juice
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) minced garlic
  • 5 to 7 ml (1 to 1.5 teaspoon) Selection crushed cayenne pepper
  • 7 ml (1.5 teaspoon) Selection ground coriander
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) lime zest
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) chives, snipped
  • 12 g big scallops fresh or thawed and trimmed
  • 12 big Selection uncooked and peeled shrimps, thawed
  • 12 slices of pancetta
  • 12 cubes of fresh pineapple of about 4 cm (1.5 in)

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix the marinade ingredients (olive oil, pineapple juice, minced garlic, crushed cayenne pepper, ground coriander, lime juice and zest and chives).
  2. Place the scallops, shrimps and pineapple cubes in the marinade. Coat the marinade items well and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the barbecue to maximum intensity.
  4. Prepare 4 brochettes by alternating the scallops, shrimps, pineapple pieces and slices of pancetta. Fold them in 4 so they can stay in place on the brochettes.
  5. Place the brochettes on the barbecue’s warm grill and reduce the heat to medium.
  6. Cook the brochettes for 6 minutes or until the seafood is entirely cooked, turning them a few times while cooking.
  7. Serve immediately over vegetable rice and a green salad.