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The Instacart guide to seafood kabobs
About seafood kabobs
A kabob is a meat dish made by putting pieces of marinated meat on a skewer and then grilling or roasting them. Beef, chicken, lamb, and pork are the most common meats for kabobs. However, seafood kabobs are also very popular. The best types of seafood to use when making a kabob include:
- Scallops: Saltwater mollusks that have a delicate, slightly sweet flavor.
- Shrimp: A small saltwater crustacean that tastes similar to chicken.
- Swordfish: A nutrient-rich fish with a mildly sweet flavor and moist, meaty texture.
- Prawns:Â Freshwater shrimp that are larger, sweeter, and meatier.
- Salmon:Â A variety of high-protein, oily fish species rich in omega-3 fatty acids and have a mild taste.
- Tuna: A range of delicious, meaty, saltwater fish species with a mild flavor and melt in your mouth.
Many people also add pieces of peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes, and zucchini to their kabobs for extra flavor.
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Seafood kabob cooking tips
Grilling is the most common way to cook seafood kabobs. Follow these easy steps to make a seafood kabob:
- Step 1 - Mix all your marinade ingredients in an airtight container, such as a large sandwich bag or plastic bowl with a resealable lid.
- Step 2 -Â Chop your fish, crustaceans, and vegetables into pieces. To ensure your seafood kabobs cook evenly, try to make the pieces about the same size. Thick cubes or squares about 1 inch in size work well.
- Step 3 - Add your seafood and vegetables to the container with the marinade. Seal it closed, and pop it in the fridge. Keep it there for up to eight hours, depending on your ingredients. The longer you leave the marinade, the stronger the flavors will be. However, leaving it too long can make your seafood mushy. Consider using a dry rub if you don't have time to marinate your seafood. Paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano are some of the herbs and spices you can use in a rub.
- Step 4 - Remove the seafood and vegetables from the marinade and begin to thread them onto skewers. Use the sharp end of the skewer to pierce the first item. Then, slide it to the other end of the skewer. Repeat this process until the skewer is full, usually about four to six items. Most people choose to alternate a piece of seafood with a vegetable. Be sure to leave a small gap between each item. This allows the seafood and vegetables to cook on all sides fully.
- Step 5 -Â When you're ready to start cooking your kabobs, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Step 6 - Once it's hot, coat your grill with vegetable or olive oil to prevent the kabobs from sticking to it. Then, place the kabobs on the hot grill. Leave a space between each one so they cook evenly.
- Step 7 - Turn the kabobs at regular intervals while cooking so that all sides touch the grill at some point in the process. The amount of time your kabobs remain on the grill depends on the types of seafood you use. Shrimp take about three to five minutes per side, for example.
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FAQs about seafood kabobs
The marinade is one of the most important parts of a seafood kabob recipe. It brings the flavor of the kabobs to life. Common ingredients include:
- White or red wine.
- Garlic cloves.
- Herbs and spices.
- Lemon, orange, or lime juice.
- Olive or canola oil.
- Chicken broth.
- Soy sauce.
- Honey.
- Apple cider vinegar.
- Coconut milk.
- Tabasco sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce.
Yes, it's important to soak wooden skewers before you add your seafood and vegetables. Place them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps keep the skewers moist, so they do not burn or catch fire when you put them on the grill. It also helps to stop the skewers from breaking when you pull the seafood off to eat.
Sometimes, wooden kabobs break, and metal kabobs are often hot to the touch after cooking. It's always best to slide the seafood and vegetables off the kabob and onto a dish. While you can eat the seafood straight from the skewer, it's safer to disassemble the kabob, especially when serving kabobs to kids. This helps prevent unwanted burns, jabs, and other injuries.