Scallop and Shrimp on a Skewer

Tish's Note:

These are a great appetizer for family or casual guests

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 12 bay scallops or 12 sea scallops
• 18 large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• thyme
• rosemary
• savory
• white pepper (to taste)
• ¾ cup seasoned flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon margarine

Sauce

• ½ lb fresh tomato , diced
• 1 tablespoon onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 tablespoons defatted reduced-sodium chicken broth
• rosemary , to taste

Directions:

1. Soak scallops for 1 hour in water or 20 minutes in milk.
2. Pat scallops dry.
3. Position scallops and shrimp on wood skewers, add pepper and sprinkle with herbs.
4. Roll skewer in flour and saute in a nonstick skillet in oil and margarine mixture until brown on each side.
5. Serve with a tomato sauce of fresh tomatoes, onions and garlic sauteed in broth and rosemary.