If you want to just tease your mouth to no end the "kabob" (as I call
it) is certainly one way to do it. To get really good kabobs takes some
time and planning. I know you're thinking "just chop the stuff up and
stick it on a skewer", well, not here in Cajun Land.
Here's how I do it.....
Ingredients:
Whole fresh button or portabella mushrooms
Cherry Tomatoes
Bell Pepper
Onion
Jalapeno (if you want a punch)
Steak (your choice but with marbled fat in it)
Chicken breast or thigh
Shrimp, peeled
Smoked Sausage
Fresh Sausage
Whatever else you like!
Preparation:
Before you get started get yourself several bowls to put each of the
meats and vegetables in to keep them separate.
Cut the meat in bite sized pieces. Leave the shrimp whole unless they're
large.
Marinade the steak, chicken and shrimp in olive oil and creole
seasonings for about two hours in the ice box. Add a little more garlic
powder to the shrimp. You may choose to wrap the shrimp in bacon also!
Go ahead and put the skewers to soak if you're using wooden skewers.
Just before you're ready to assemble the kabobs cut all vegetables in
about 1" X 1" squares. You can cut the button mushrooms in half if
they're large. Sprinkle creole seasoning on them.
Arrange the bowls in a semi-circle in a meat/vegetable/meat/vegetable
order.
Load the skewers... Place them in a pan until you're all done. You can
now brush them down with a little seasoned olive oil if you like. On one
skewer on one end load three pieces of steak each separated by a slice
of onion. That makes it east to test the doneness without destroying a
complete Kabob.
Cooking:
You can now set them on the grill as is, or if you have barbeque racks
just place them in those. I like the racks because everything is easier
to handle. A rotisserie is even better. Kabobs are best done on a medium
heat for a short time turning frequently. The steak takes the longest
time to cook. You'll just have to watch them and judge the doneness for
yourself . Keep the hardwood chips handy and add them for a good smoked
flavor.
Brush or spray with your favorite sauce so everything doesn't dry out.
When done continue to brush a few times with a little seasoned water or
wine.