Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs Recipe

Name: Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stemmed; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 orange, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded; 1 lemon, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded; 1 lime, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 shallots, minced; 1 bay leaf (fresh or dried); 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 pound (16 to 20 count) shrimp, shelled and deveined; Bell peppers; Onions

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stemmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 orange, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
1 lemon, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
1 lime, zested, then juiced, remainder discarded
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 pound (16 to 20 count) shrimp, shelled and deveined
Bell peppers
Onions
Cherry tomatoes
Mushrooms
Italian squash
Baby potatoes, boiled until cooked through
Corn on the cob, husked and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to retard charring.

1
Whisk together all of the Dijon-rosemary steak ingredients (except the steak) in a bowl.
2
Toss the steak in the mixture until evenly coated.
3
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
4
Whisk together all of the citrus-tarragon chicken ingredients (except the chicken) in a bowl.
5
Toss the chicken in the mixture until evenly coated.
6
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
7
Whisk together all of the lemon garlic shrimp ingredients (except the shrimp) in a bowl.
8
Toss the shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated.
9
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
10
Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.
11
Puree balsamic basting vinaigrette ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.
12
Place meats, shrimp, and veggies in individual bowls and set out buffet style.
13
Instruct your guests to skewer their own kabobs and baste veggies with balsamic vinaigrette.
14
Grill kabobs directly over heat source for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning 1/4 rotation every 2 to 3 minutes, or until the meat and/or fish is cooked throughout.
15
Recommended beverage: Beer

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 39 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stemmed, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs

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Variations & substitutions

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