Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs
Serves: 4 servings
Dijon-Rosemary Steak:
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stemmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
Citrus-Tarragon Chicken:
- 1 orange, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
- 1 lemon, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
- 1 lime, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Veggies For Kabobs:
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Italian squash
- Baby potatoes, boiled until cooked through
- Corn on the cob, husked and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
Balsamic Basting Vinaigrette for Veggies:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to retard charring.
Directions:
Whisk together all of the Dijon-rosemary steak ingredients (except the steak) in a bowl. Toss the steak in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
Whisk together all of the citrus-tarragon chicken ingredients (except the chicken) in a bowl. Toss the chicken in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
Whisk together all of the lemon garlic shrimp ingredients (except the shrimp) in a bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.
Puree balsamic basting vinaigrette ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.
Place meats, shrimp, and veggies in individual bowls and set out buffet style. Instruct your guests to skewer their own kabobs and baste veggies with balsamic vinaigrette.
Grill kabobs directly over heat source for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning 1/4 rotation every 2 to 3 minutes, or until the meat and/or fish is cooked throughout.
Sensei Tim Rosanelli
Maximum Impact Karate
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