Mamita's Mojito Scallop Kabobs with Stuffed Tomatoes

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 770 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup fresh basil
• 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
• 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
• 2 large tomatoes, cored
• 1 (12 ounce) package microwaveable broccoli in cheese sauce
• 1 slice American cheese, cut into 4 strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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