The Kebab Issue

I was recently asked about my favorite things to cook for a casual summer barbecue when I realized it has been quite some time since I’ve made kebabs. They are a great way to venture into a wide variety of flavor profiles at one party. There are a couple of keys to success. First, size the meats and the vegetables so that you can cook them together over the same heat for the same amount of time and reach the desired doneness. Second, ensure that the vegetables are not so large that they prevent the meats from resting directly onto the grill grates. When choosing between browning your steak and browning your bell peppers, you want to go with the steak!

We’ve created four new kebab recipes for you, and I think each one is absolutely delicious. There is no clear favorite among these because they are all just so good.

Cheers,

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Kebabs with Garlic Butter

The shrimp is marinated in a flavorful blend of cilantro, lime, garlic and tequila, then threaded onto skewers with bacon and jalapeno, and grilled over a hot fire. These kebabs are quick and easy to make, and absolutely perfect for a casual summer barbecue.

Bourbon Ginger Beef Kebabs

A ginger-loaded, sweet and savory marinade caramelizes beautifully around the tender beef on these flavorful kebabs. Mildly-spicy poblanos, sweet red onions and earthy baby bella mushrooms are welcome additions, making these kebabs a festive entrée.

Harissa-marinated Lamb Kebabs

These intensely-flavorful lamb kebabs are easy to make, but will impress at any gathering. The harissa marinade is adapted from a recipe by Steven Raichlen for North African Hot Sauce, which is rich with paprika, coriander and cumin. For even more flavor, we marinate the vegetables separately in garlic and herbs, and serve the kebabs with a refreshing yogurt sauce.

Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Maple Glaze

Our Master of Culinary Experiences, Polly Ho, inspired this recipe. An assortment of seasonal stone fruits are grilled over a hot fire, rendering them softer and sweeter as the maple and vanilla glaze caramelizes, turning these beautiful kebabs into a light and sophisticated treat. Polly is an extremely talented baker and loves to use our grills for this purpose. To complement the fruit kebabs she made a delicious buttery pound cake using the Hybrid Fire Grill. The pound cake was then sliced and lightly toasted on the grill.

Culinary Resources for Kalamazoo Owners

We are deeply committed to ensuring that our clients have the most enjoyable outdoor cooking experience possible. This is why we are here to support you long after your purchase. Polly Ho has been with Kalamazoo for nearly 10 years. During that time, she has truly mastered the art of outdoor cooking. Today, Polly dedicates her time to offering clients an unforgettable introduction to their new, high-performance products to advance their cooking skills. Click through to learn more about the culinary support programs available to you.