mamita's scallop kabobs with stuffed tomatoes

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 55 mins


• 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 marinade; toss to coat.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• thread 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.
• carefully remove tomato insides with a spoon; discard tomato insides.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• reduce oven heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake tomatoes in the oven until the cheese is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. serve with the skewers.