Description
This recipe features three different barbecue skewers—shrimp, lamb, and chicken—each bursting with unique flavors and easy to prepare. Perfect for grilling enthusiasts, these skewers combine fresh ingredients and bold seasonings to create a delicious, versatile meal that serves six people and offers approximately 18 skewers in total.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Skewers
- 1 pineapple, cut into chunks
- 40 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Mike’s Hot Honey
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp chili pepper
- 2 limes, juiced
Lamb Skewers
- 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 yellow zucchini, sliced
- 2 green zucchini, sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tsp berbere spice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken Skewers
- 4 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 16 oz mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp Skewers: In a bowl, combine pineapple chunks with jumbo shrimp, Mike’s Hot Honey, Old Bay seasoning, chili pepper, and lime juice. Mix well to coat the shrimp and pineapple evenly. Skewer the shrimp and pineapple alternately onto sticks to ensure balanced cooking.
- Prepare Lamb Skewers: In a large bowl, toss the lamb stew meat with yellow and green zucchini slices. Add olive oil, berbere spice, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly to season the ingredients. Thread the lamb and zucchini pieces onto skewers, arranging them evenly.
- Prepare Chicken Skewers: Combine chicken breast chunks with sliced mushrooms and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Toss to coat all pieces well. Skewer the chicken and mushrooms alternately with red onion chunks for added flavor and color.
- Grill Skewers: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place all prepared skewers on the grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Skewers are done when shrimp turn pink and opaque, lamb is tender, and chicken is cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of chili pepper and berbere spice to suit your taste.
- You can substitute lamb with beef or pork if preferred.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- For an indoor option, you can cook skewers on a grill pan over stovetop heat.
