Best 6 Shish Kebab Marinade Recipes

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**Unveiling the World of Shish Kebabs: A Culinary Journey Through Marinated Delights**

Savor the tantalizing flavors of shish kebabs, succulent skewers of marinated meats, vegetables, and even fruits, grilled to perfection. Originating from the culinary traditions of the Middle East, these delectable morsels have captivated taste buds worldwide. Embark on a culinary adventure as we present a diverse collection of shish kebab marinade recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors to tantalize your palate. From classic Middle Eastern marinades bursting with aromatic spices to innovative fusion recipes incorporating global influences, this article is your guide to creating mouthwatering shish kebabs that will be the star of any gathering.

**Explore a World of Flavors with Our Featured Recipes:**

1. **Classic Middle Eastern Shish Kebab Marinade:** Experience the authentic taste of traditional shish kebabs with this classic marinade. A harmonious blend of yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a symphony of Middle Eastern spices, this marinade promises tender, juicy kebabs that capture the essence of the region.

2. **Mediterranean Herb Shish Kebab Marinade:** Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this marinade. Fresh herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary mingle with olive oil, lemon zest, and a touch of red pepper flakes, infusing your kebabs with vibrant flavors and aromas reminiscent of balmy summer nights.

3. **Tandoori Shish Kebab Marinade:** Embark on a culinary journey to India with this aromatic marinade. Yogurt, ginger, garlic, and garam masala create a rich, flavorful base, while a hint of lime juice adds a refreshing touch. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant red hue and enticing aroma of these kebabs.

4. **Sweet and Savory Teriyaki Shish Kebab Marinade:** Experience the harmonious fusion of East and West with this sweet and savory marinade. Soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and a touch of ginger come together to create a glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, tantalizing your taste buds with a symphony of flavors.

5. **Jamaican Jerk Shish Kebab Marinade:** Discover the bold and spicy flavors of the Caribbean with this jerk marinade. A fiery blend of allspice, thyme, Scotch bonnet peppers, and a hint of sweetness will transport you to the vibrant streets of Jamaica. Get ready for a taste explosion that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST SHISH KEBABS



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This backyard grilling staple is nothing short of delicious. But the pre-made kebabs from the grocery store leave us underwhelmed--with tough pieces of meat and chunks of vegetables that always seem to end up either burnt or undercooked. For our beef, we chose tenderloin, which chars beautifully and stays tender during cooking. The vegetables are cut small enough to cook through without burning or falling apart and the tangy marinade brings everything together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon
2 large cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 20 pieces)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
2 medium red onions, root left intact, cut into 16 wedges
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 16 pieces)

Steps:

  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight. Pat them dry and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the vinegar, scallions, Dijon, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Put the beef pieces, bell peppers, onions and zucchini in a large resealable plastic bag. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into the bag and seal. Toss the bag so the meat and vegetables are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Thread the meat and vegetables onto a skewer in the following order: beef, zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper and onion. Repeat the threading three more times, ending with a piece of beef (there should be 5 pieces of beef and 4 pieces of each vegetable on the skewer). Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the kebabs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill at an angle, uncovered, until deep char marks form and the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the skewers and continue cooking until the beef has reached an internal temperature of 125 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and brush the kebabs with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

MOM'S BEEF SHISH KABOBS



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My Mom has cooked this recipe for as long as I remember. Now that I live on my own, I can't wait to go back home over the holidays to have this excellent dish. Mom would probably be upset that I gave it away, but it is so delicious that I think everyone should have a chance to experience it. Technically shish kabobs use lamb, so these should be called beef kabobs, but this is the family recipe and what we call it.

Provided by Mike Hearne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 16h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 mushroom caps
8 metal skewers, or as needed
2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into large squares

Steps:

  • Whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  • Add the mushrooms to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator another 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting.
  • Thread pieces of green bell pepper, beef, red bell pepper, mushroom, and onion onto metal skewers, repeating until all ingredients are skewered.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing generously with the reserved marinade until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2815.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

KABOB MARINADE



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This is a tasty, easy to make marinade that is great for any grilled meat. It makes enough for about two pounds of uncooked meat. Hunters - try this on your deer.

Provided by Jon

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vegetable oil
¾ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup prepared mustard
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon meat tenderizer

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground black pepper, garlic, and meat tenderizer. Mix well, and add your favorite meat. Seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 2033.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SHISH KABOB MARINADE



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I got this recipe from a friend of mine. It is so easy to make and works for chicken, pork, beef or venison. Cook time is "marinating" time.

Provided by jenjill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 shish kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Add meat (chicken, pork, beef or venison) and vegetables (cut into bite size pieces) (I use green pepper, onion, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes).
  • Marintate in refrigerator for at least a couple hours.
  • Thread onto skewers and grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1173, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 16.2, Protein 2.2

GREEK ISLAND CHICKEN SHISH KEBABS



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This is a nice change from the ordinary grilled chicken. This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Lamb can be substituted for the chicken, and many variations on vegetables can be used.

Provided by Dolce Cuoco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
6 wooden skewers
2 large green or red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, quartered and separated into pieces
12 cherry tomatoes
12 fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade. Alternately thread pieces of the marinated chicken with pieces of bell pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms onto the skewers.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

AMAZING SHISH KABOB MARINADE



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Make and share this Amazing Shish Kabob Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
beef, chunked

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Marinate beef in mixture a minimum of 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5193.8, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Use a tender cut of meat, such as sirloin steak, filet mignon, or lamb chops. Avoid using tough cuts of meat, such as flank steak or chuck roast.
  • Cut the meat into uniform pieces: This will ensure that the meat cooks evenly. The ideal size for shish kebab pieces is about 1-inch cubes.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what will give your shish kebabs their delicious flavor. There are many different marinade recipes to choose from, so find one that you like and experiment with it. Some popular ingredients for shish kebab marinades include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the marinade to penetrate the meat and flavor it. You can marinate the meat for longer, up to overnight, if you have time.
  • Preheat your grill or oven: If you are using a grill, preheat it to medium-high heat. If you are using an oven, preheat it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook the shish kebabs until they are cooked through: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of meat and the thickness of the pieces. Chicken and fish should be cooked until they are no longer pink in the center. Beef and lamb should be cooked to your desired doneness.

Conclusion:

Shish kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create shish kebabs that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give shish kebabs a try.

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