Friday, 29 November 2013

Kebabs in Lime & Cilantro Marinade

Ingredients

2 chicken breast - cut into 2" cubes,
or
8 oz. beef tenderloin cut into 2" cubes
or
10 raw shrimp - peeled and deveined
or
10 scallops

6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour


4 - 6 Tbs of key lime juice or regular lime juice
1/3 cup of olive oil or vegetable oil
1 clove of garlic
1 Tbs fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste

Method

Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend till combined.
Marinate chicken or beef for 1/2 hour. 

Thread the meat on the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
Grill over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side.  Check for doneness.

If you are using seafood, marinate for 15 minutes.
Grill over medium heat, or broil till done. About 5 minutes total. Turning once.

Key lime juice is available in bottles at most supermarkets.

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