Savory Steak Kebabs with Garlic Butter

These steak kebabs with garlic butter might just be our favorite way to enjoy our suppertime deck. Tender bites of steak alternate with savory mushrooms, potatoes and charred red onions. It’s a complete meal on a stick! Makes about 8 kebabs.

Ingredients:
1 lb sirloin tip steak, cut into
1-1/2-to-2-inch cubes
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, whole
1/2 red onion, cut into
2-inch chunks
8 purple fingerling potatoes, parboiled and sliced into 1-inch slices
1 green pepper, sliced into 1-inch chunks
Olive oil, for grilling

Garlic Butter:
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, minced

Steak & Mushroom Marinade:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of one small lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
1. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
2. Prepare the steak and the vegetables.
3. Add the steak and the mushrooms to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate. Marinate for 2-4 hours.
4. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes on the stovetop in a pot of boiling water for 5-7 minutes, or until barely tender to the tip of a knife. After the potatoes have cooled, cut into 1-inch slices.
5. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling. Metal skewers work well for the hearty ingredients in this combination. Skewer the marinated steak and mushrooms, alternating with the red onion, potato, and green peppers.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic butter. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
7. Prepare the grill until very hot. Make sure the grilling grate is clean and oiled. Brush the kebabs with olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature of beef reaches 145 degrees F.
8. Brush the cooked kebabs with garlic butter.

Spicy Coconut & Lime Shrimp Kebabs

A marinade of spicy hot sauce, coconut milk, and lime propels these shrimp kebabs to a whole new level. The shrimp and marinade flavors pair well with juicy grilled pineapple. A generous garnish of scallions and cilantro make each bite a tropical treat! Makes about 6 kebabs.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound large shrimp (roughly 20 shrimp), peeled, deveined (tails on)
3/4 pound pineapple chunks, cut into 1 inch chunks (about 1 pineapple)
Canola oil, for grilling

Garnishes:
Fresh cilantro leaves
Green onion, sliced
Lime wedges

Directions:
1. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Prepare the shrimp by removing the outer shell, deveining, and rinsing. Drain and pat dry. If you're using frozen shrimp, remove from the freezer and place in a colander. Run cold water over the shrimp until they are thawed. Pat dry.
3. Place the shrimp in a bowl, and pour the marinade over the shrimp. Toss lightly so that the marinade reaches all surfaces, Cover, and refrigerate. Marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
5. Skewer the marinated shrimp, alternating with the pineapple chunks.
6. Prepare the grill to a medium-high temperature. Make sure that the grilling grate is clean and well-oiled. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is just cooked and turns opaque.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro, slices of green onion, and a squeeze of lime.