Mamita's Mojito Scallop Kabobs with Stuffed Tomatoes

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Fresh and large scallops stew in a marinade of tangy Cuban 'mojito.' Two large scallops meet chunks of yellow squash, zucchini, and portabello mushrooms on a stick to form a kabob. It's sure to take you away to the tropics in the middle of your work week. Serve with a baked and stuffed broccoli-cheese tomato.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

Mojito Marinade

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 8 large large scallops

  • 2 yellow squash, cut into 4 large chunks

  • 2 zucchinis, cut into 4 large chunks

  • 1 (8 ounce) package portobello mushroom caps, cut into large chunks

  • 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 60 minutes

  • ½ cup fresh basil

Stuffed Tomatoes

  • 2 large tomatoes, cored

  • 1 (12 ounce) package microwaveable broccoli in cheese sauce

  • 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice

  • 1 slice American cheese, cut into 4 strips

Directions

  1. Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl to dissolve seasoning into the liquid. Add scallops, yellow squash, zucchinis, and portobello mushroom to the mojito marinade; toss to coat.

  2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  4. Thread onto a skewer a piece of mushroom, yellow squash, zucchini, and a scallop, respectively. Repeat so there are two of each item on the skewer; repeat with remaining skewers. Sprinkle fresh basil evenly over the skewers.

  5. Carefully remove tomato insides with a spoon; discard tomato insides.

  6. Pour broccoli with cheese sauce into a microwave-safe bowl; cook in microwave until broccoli is tender and the sauce is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

  7. Stir broccoli with cheese sauce and rice together in a bowl; spoon into the hollowed-out tomatoes. Place 2 strips American cheese atop the mixture in a crossing pattern.

  8. Cook the skewers in preheated oven until the scallops are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven to a plate; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

  9. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  10. Bake tomatoes in the oven until the cheese is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with the skewers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

770 Calories
21g Fat
99g Carbs
56g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 770
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 4380mg 190%
Total Carbohydrate 99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 17g 61%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 56g 113%
Vitamin C 248mg 275%
Calcium 635mg 49%
Iron 10mg 54%
Potassium 3491mg 74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.