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5 Skewer recipes to try out this summer

Everyone loves a good braai. But serving the same meals can become boring over time. Shake things up by having a skewer themed braai. Serving meat and vegetables on skewers means more variety in easy-to-eat portions.

Here are five yummy skewer recipes to get you started.

Surf ‘n turf kebabs

Ingredients

  • 500g beef steak
  • 4 calamari steaks
  • 2 lemons
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 15ml oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 60 ml barbecue sauce
  • Herbs to garnish (optional)

Method

  • Prepare a braai with enough coals to cook the steak and calamari. Keep a braai grid and kebab skewers handy.
  • Cut the steak into 3cm cubes. Slice the calamari into wide strips. Cut the lemons into wedges.
  • Put the calamari in a marinating bowl and set aside.

For the marinade

  • Mix all the ingredients well and pour over the calamari. Mix to coat and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Thread a lemon wedge on a skewer, then a steak cube. Fold a calamari strip and add to the skewer. Repeat until the skewer is nearly full. Make the rest of the kebabs in the same way.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on the grid and braai for a minute on each side.
  • Brush liberally with the barbecue sauce and braai for another 1-2 minutes a side or until the steak is done to your liking and the calamari is no longer translucent.
  • Garnish with herbs and serve hot.

Greek chicken kebabs

Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 stems fresh rosemary, de-stalked and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper

For the kebabs

  • 900g skinless, de-boned chicken thighs
  • wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Method

  • Place all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix to combine. Cut the chicken pieces into cubes. Add to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
  • Thread the chicken onto the skewers. Season lightly with sea salt and cook the kebabs over the coals, turning frequently until slightly charred and cooked through. Serve with extra lemon wedges.

Grilled strawberries

Ingredients

  • 15-20 strawberries
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Lemon wedges

Method

  • Soak skewers in water for 15 minutes. Thread strawberries onto skewers from stem to tip. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, lemon zest and salt. Brush onto the fruit skewers.
  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium and grill strawberries on each side until slightly charred. Brush with butter mixture as they cook.
  • Remove from heat, squeeze with lemon and serve.

Greek salad skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 big block of feta, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 pitted olives
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber, cut into 12 large cubes

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine feta, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, then toss until cheese is fully coated in the marinade. Leave for 15 minutes.
  • Assemble skewers by layering feta, olives, cherry tomatoes and cucumber onto medium skewers

Zucchini and cauliflower skewers with feta

Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchini and summer squash
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 8 skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta
  • 8 skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Method

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Shave zucchini and yellow squash into long strips using a Y peeler or mandolin. Skewer zucchini, yellow squash, and cauliflower. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Top with crumbled feta.

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