Ingredients: |
Ingredients: Meats for Kabobs:
Dijon-Rosemary Steak: 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, stemmed 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. 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 tbsp. fresh tarragon leaves 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. canola oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 1 bay leaf (fresh or dried) 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 tsp. chili pepper flakes 1/4 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 lb. (16 to 20 count) shrimp, shelled and deveined
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 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper
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Directions: |
Directions:If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to retard charring.
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.
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. |