Kebabs: Mediterranean, Mexican & Asian Combos
MEDITERRANEAN
Mediterranean Kebab Combos:
swordfish + lemon + bay leaves
tuna + cherry tomatoes + bread crumbs
shrimp + fennel + orange + red onions
pork + red peppers + yellow squash
beef + fennel + tomatoes + onions
Mediterranean Four-herb Oil
In a processor, pulse 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 10 sage leaves and 1 teaspoon each of fresh oregano, thyme and rosemary until herbs are chopped. Season with salt, black pepper and hot pepper flakes.
Mediterranean Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Make another batch of the Four-herb oil. Add 1 cup italian parsley leaves and 1/2 cup slices sun dried tomatoes to the processor. Pulse to chop.
MEXICAN
Mexican Kebab Combos:
shrimp + chorizo + zucchini
pork + pineapple + pickled jalapenos
chicken + yello squash + poblanos
tuna + okra + cherry tomatoes
beef + red onions + red peppers
scallops + okra + tomatoes
Mexican Cuman-Adobo Oil
Combine 1/2 cup olive oil with 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles). Season the oil with salt.
Mexican Chipolte Mayo
Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 3 finely chopped chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 3/4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano and 1 tablespoon each of minced red onion and cilantro. Season with salt.
ASIAN
Asian Kebab Combos:
beef + scallions + mushrooms
tofu + zucchini + red peppers
shrimp + sugar snap peas + zucchini
chicken + asparagus + mushrooms
scallops + chinese sausage + peppers
salmon + asparagus + green beans
Asian Ginger-Sesame Oil
Mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablesppons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each minced ginger and garlic and 4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder and a big pinch of white pepper.
Asian Hoisin Glaze + Sauce
Mix 1/2 cup hoisin sauce with 1/4 cup each of Shaoxing wine, low-sodium soy sauce and finely chopped scallions. Add 4 teaspoons each of Asian sesame oil and finely grated fresh ginger. Season the sauce with white pepper.
Mediterranean Kebab Combos:swordfish + lemon + bay leaves
tuna + cherry tomatoes + bread crumbs
shrimp + fennel + orange + red onions
pork + red peppers + yellow squash
beef + fennel + tomatoes + onions
Mediterranean Four-herb Oil
In a processor, pulse 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 10 sage leaves and 1 teaspoon each of fresh oregano, thyme and rosemary until herbs are chopped. Season with salt, black pepper and hot pepper flakes.
Mediterranean Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Make another batch of the Four-herb oil. Add 1 cup italian parsley leaves and 1/2 cup slices sun dried tomatoes to the processor. Pulse to chop.
MEXICAN
Mexican Kebab Combos:
shrimp + chorizo + zucchini
pork + pineapple + pickled jalapenos
chicken + yello squash + poblanos
tuna + okra + cherry tomatoes
beef + red onions + red peppers
scallops + okra + tomatoes
Mexican Cuman-Adobo Oil
Combine 1/2 cup olive oil with 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles). Season the oil with salt.
Mexican Chipolte Mayo
Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 3 finely chopped chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 3/4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano and 1 tablespoon each of minced red onion and cilantro. Season with salt.
ASIAN
Asian Kebab Combos:beef + scallions + mushrooms
tofu + zucchini + red peppers
shrimp + sugar snap peas + zucchini
chicken + asparagus + mushrooms
scallops + chinese sausage + peppers
salmon + asparagus + green beans
Asian Ginger-Sesame Oil
Mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablesppons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each minced ginger and garlic and 4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder and a big pinch of white pepper.
Asian Hoisin Glaze + Sauce
Mix 1/2 cup hoisin sauce with 1/4 cup each of Shaoxing wine, low-sodium soy sauce and finely chopped scallions. Add 4 teaspoons each of Asian sesame oil and finely grated fresh ginger. Season the sauce with white pepper.
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