Jalapeño Peach Skewers with Avocado Crema

Juicy peak-season peaches and spicy jalapeños come together in these summer skewers. Avocado crema balances the smoky heat with tangy lime juice and cooling greek yogurt.

By Haley Hazell / Photography By Olivia Hayo | July 02, 2019

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)

skewers

2 peaches or nectarines, pitted and cut into 1” wedges
1 red onion, cut into ½” wedges
2 jalapeños, cut in half or into thirds, seeds removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Avocado Crema

1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, plus more to garnish
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Juice of one lime

Instructions

Heat grill to high heat.

Make the Skewers

In a medium bowl, combine ingredients and toss to coat. Prepare skewers by alternating pieces of peaches, jalapeños, and onions. Place skewers on the grill, flip after 4 minutes, and grill until onions and jalapeños are tender and charred, about 4 minutes more.

Make the Crema

Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and process until smooth, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add water slowly, up to about ½ cup, until you reach the desired consistency.

Bring it All Together

To serve, drizzle crema on a platter and top with grilled skewers and fresh cilantro. Serve with extra crema on the side.