Kabobs of Love!

Kabobs...Kabab no matter how you spell it, it spells Awesome food of LOVE!

Their is no better way to grill and keep portion control "in control".
Typically, a kabob is made by skewering pieces of meat and or vegetables and then pan frying or grilling them. Kabobs are awesome and very flexible. Kabobs are also sometimes called brochettes, in a reference to the French word for “skewer.” Brochettes are often offered as appetizers, and they may be served hot or cold.

In the Middle East, it is important to distinguish between kabob or kebab and shish kebab. In Turkish, kebab merely means “roasted meat,” and there are a number of variations of roasted meat served in Turkish society, including Döner kebab. When meat is roasted on a skewer or shish, it is known as shish kebab. In the West, the “shish” is usually dropped, although some people may refer to making shish kebabs.

The base of a traditional kabob is meat, which is marinated in salt, pepper, garlic, oil, and sometimes other spices as well. Lamb is a popular choice in the Middle East, as is beef. Pork is never used, because of dietary restrictions. Some cooks may also marinate vegetables, especially onions and peppers, along with the meat.
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Slathered with olive oil and lots of crushed garlic, this delicious, easy-to-make grilled shrimp recipe has all the authentic flavor of a dish from a Spanish tapas bar.

Grilled it up Lemon Garlic Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. large uncooked fresh shrimps, peeled
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic, finely chopped or minced

In a large bowl, combine the parsley, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix in the peeled shrimp, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Mix in the olive oil and finely chopped garlic.
Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and stir them into the garlic sauce until they are well coated.

Separate the shrimp into four even piles. Using long grilling skewers, place the shrimps onto the skewers until they are almost full.
Grill the kabobs on your hot preheated grill for 7 to 10 minutes, turning them over every 2 minutes. Approximately 5 minutes into your grilling time, brush the kabobs with the remaining garlic sauce. They will be done cooking once the shrimps turn pink. Remove them from the skewers before serving.

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Turkish Chicken Kababs
This is a great and flavorful kabab. Hope you like it.
Ingredients:

chicken breasts,1,pound,boneless,skinless
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 clove minced garlic
ground black pepper
green pepper or yellow oe red or...some of each diced or sliced
onions in 1 inch pieces
skewers,,, for grilling

Combine oil, lemon, cinnamon, garlic, salt and pepper. Remove all fat and membrane from chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes and combine with marinade.( refrigerate 2-3 hours )

Let stand at room temp 30 min before grilling. Thread skewers with chicken, onions and peppers. Grill or broil until golden, do not overcook, serve with pita.

That's it, simple and tasty!

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