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Barbecue Skewers – 3 Ways for Your Next Cookout


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 18 skewers (6 of each type) 1x

Description

Enjoy a variety of flavorful barbecue skewers featuring shrimp, lamb, and chicken, perfect for any cookout. Each skewer is packed with delicious ingredients and easy to prepare, making them a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 pineapple (30-40 bite-sized pieces)
  • 40 jumbo shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Mike’s Hot Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper
  • Juice of 2 limes

For the Lamb:

  • 2 pounds lamb stew meat (bite-sized)
  • 2 yellow zucchinis (half-inch slices)
  • 2 green zucchinis (half-inch slices)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons berbere spice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 red onion (chunky pieces)
  • 16 ounces mushrooms (bite-sized)
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (such as Stubbs Original)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Skewers:
    • For the shrimp, toss shrimp and pineapple with hot honey, Old Bay seasoning, chili pepper, and lime juice. Skewer (6-8 skewers).
    • For the lamb, mix lamb, zucchini, olive oil, berbere spice, and salt and pepper. Skewer (6-8 skewers).
    • For the chicken, mix chicken and mushrooms with barbecue sauce, season with salt and pepper, and skewer with red onion (6-8 skewers).
  • Grill the Skewers:
    • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
    • Grill skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Check temperatures with a meat thermometer (145°F for lamb, 165°F for chicken).
  • Serve:
    • Serve skewers as is or in bowls, adding lime to shrimp and adjusting seasoning for lamb and chicken.

Notes

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Grilled lamb and chicken can be refrigerated for up to 5 days; shrimp for 3 days.
  • Assemble skewers up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg