Seafood Barbecue Skewers with Lemon Myrtle Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Juicy seafood skewers brushed with a zesty lemon myrtle glaze, perfect for an Aussie barbecue experience. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs prawns, scallops, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 large, peeled and deveined prawns
• 12 large scallops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the glaze.
2. Step 2: Thread 2 prawns and 2 scallops alternately onto each of the 6 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush each skewer generously with the lemon myrtle glaze.
4. Step 4: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 3 minutes per side, brushing with remaining glaze once more, until seafood is opaque and cooked through with a slightly caramelized surface.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges for extra brightness.