Seafood Delight Skewers with Lemon and Saffron

 

4 skewers

• 8 skinless halibut cubes, 2 cm (1 in.)
• 8 large scallops
• 8 shelled prawns
• 8 cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion, cut into squares
• 1 zucchini, cut into half rounds
• 15 ml olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Saffron and lemon seasoning

• 30 ml water
• 5 ml saffron
• 2 ml sweet paprika
• 15 ml olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 5 ml cumin
• 1 onion, quartered

1. For the seasoning, in a small bowl, heat the water and saffron in the microwave to infuse the saffron; in a food processor, combine with the other seasoning ingredients.
2. In a bowl, mix the seasoning with the fish and seafood, and stir well; cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. In a bowl, combine the vegetables with the olive oil and season.
4. On previously soaked wooden skewers, alternate fish, seafood and vegetables; cook 5 to 7 minutes on the barbecue grill or in a large ridged skillet, turning halfway through cooking.
5. Serve the skewers on a bed of baby spinach.

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