Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing grill
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 (8-ounce) salmon fillet cut into 8 equal pieces
  • 8 ounces sea scallops (about 8 scallops)
  • 8 (8-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 poblano chile, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Romesco Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped blanched almonds (8-9 almonds)
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup drained bottled roasted red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, roasted
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat grill or grill pan.
  • In a baking dish, combine first 4 ingredients (through lime juice). Add salmon and scallops to dish, and stir with a wooden spoon to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • For the Romesco Sauce, process the almonds and garlic in a blender until coarsely chopped. Add the roasted red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, 1 teaspoon hot water, and sherry vinegar, blending until smooth and scraping down the sides, if necessary. Season with the salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Remove the salmon and scallops from the marinade, and discard liquid. Pat dry each scallop and chunk of fish with paper towels. (This will let the outside get crisp.)
  • Thread each wooden skewer lengthwise with scallops, salmon, onion, red bell pepper, and poblano chile pieces.
  • Lightly brush grill rack or grill pan with oil. Cook skewers over indirect heat 2-3 minutes, then turn gently so that the fish doesn't break and fall into the fire. (Using a vegetable or fish basket makes it easier.) Continue to cook 2 minutes more or until salmon feels firm to the touch and scallops show light grill marks. Remove skewers from grill or grill pan.
  • Arrange 2 skewers on each plate, and spoon the Romesco Sauce over them, or pile the skewers on a serving platter and serve the Romesco Sauce on the side. Serve immediately.
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