Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs

Recipe courtesy Bob Blumer

Show: The Surreal GourmetEpisode: Some Assembly Required

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (95)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 40 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 2 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

Meats for Kabobs:

Dijon-Rosemary Steak:

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp:

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 pound (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 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.

Recommended beverage: Beer

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Timothy South Bend, IN 07-23-2010
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Extraordinary flavor...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The marinades take quite a bit of time to make, but they add extraordinary flavor to the meat-- especially the chicken and... shrimp. I made this for a party, and we had a lot of fun skewering and grilling our own kabobs. I added some extra red pepper flakes to the shrimp marinade, which gave it a good kick. Highly recommended.Read more
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Erika San Luis Obispo, CA 07-19-2010
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Best Kabobs Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these (all varieties) for a party for about 50 people. It was relatively cheap and easy (since I could do most of the... prep before), and everyone LOVED them! The meat ends up being so tender and SO flavorful! A definite summer MUST!Read more
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Sonia Elk Grove, CA 07-06-2010
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Loved This One
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great way to change up your bar-b-que. This is a must have easy recipe thats great for entertaining.
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Kat Orlando, FL 07-05-2010
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Absolutely Amazing! Huge Hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I decided to make these for Fourth of July (I know, not the typical BBQ food for this holiday), but I wanted to try something... different. This was my first time ever making kabobs and I came across this recipe through a google search. I knew I wanted to use chicken, steak and shrimp so when I found this one it was perfect. I marinated the meat for about 3 hours using all fresh ingredients -- they smelled so good! After I grilled them, people were eating them straight off the grill as they couldn't wait to get a plate or sit down. Everyone raved about how good they were and how much flavor there was. Each meat really had its own distinct flavor. I would use these marinades again even if it wasn't to make kabobs, they were DELICIOUS! Huge hit -- you cannot go wrong with this recipe!Read more
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EMMA NEW KENSINGTON, PA 07-01-2010
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Absolutely Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We were having company over and I thought kebobs would be easy to fill everyone up. I saw this recipe and all the great... reviews and took a chance. I was thrilled that everyone loved the marinades. I didn't make shrimp, and in my haste to get dinner on the table I forgot to baste the veggies with the balsamic puree, but the meat and chicken were fantastic. Even only basting for a few hours was enough to give incredible flavor. My husband isn't a fan of chicken, but he now wants chicken cooked only in this marinade. A real winner!!Read more
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Mandy Blue Bell, PA 05-16-2010
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Awesome Citrus Tarragon Marinade!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has to be one of my all time favorite chicken marinades. I've made it several times for gilling kabobs. It's also good... with pork. Absolutely delicious and perfect flavors for summer.Read more