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Artichoke & Scallop Kebabs
1 large tomato, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 lime, juice of
3 sprigs cilantro, chopped
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 medium zucchini
1 9-oz jar artichoke hearts
2 oz fresh sea scallops or shrimp
2 teaspoons lime juice
1. Place tomato, onion, garlic and jalapeño in a small bowl. Add juice of 1/2 lime,
sugar, salt and pepper and cilantro. Mix well and let flavors meld at room
temperature for 1 hour.
2. If using wooden skewers, presoak in water for 15 minutes. Slice zucchini
into 1/2-inch rounds. Drain and quarter artichokes, reserving oil.
Alternative zucchini, artichokes and scallops on skewers. Brush with reserved oil
and remaining lime juice. Grill over hot coals 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally,
or until scallops are opaque. Serve with salsa.
Yield: 2. Analysis per serving: 323 calories,11.5g protein, 22g fat (3g saturated),
24.5g carbohydrates
Source: InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook
by Martha Hopkins and
Randall Lockridge
(Terrace)