Summer Skewers: Globally-Inspired Grilling Recipes

Photography By | Last Updated July 02, 2019
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Cooking over fire was humankind’s first culinary technique and remains our most universal.

In America, we like to skewer vegetables and meat together on our shish kebabs (never mind that in Turkey the meat and veg are skewered separately to allow for the different cooking times).

That’s the great thing about grilling—no matter what combination of flavors or ingredients, this ancient strategy is forgiving, endlessly customizable, and just plain fun from assembly to eating.

The Edible SD recipe team developed a lineup of seasonally inspired, stick-grilled recipes to enjoy on balconies and beaches from Fallbrook to Imperial Beach, and we encourage you to tweak, substitute, and make them your own.

Honey-Pistachio Halloumi and Date Skewers

Naturally sweet dates become almost fudge-like as they caramelize on the grill. The addition of salty halloumi and crunchy pistachios balance out this sweet-savory dessert kebab.

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.

Saffron-Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes

A regional delicacy, find live spot prawns in season February to September at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market or Catalina Offshore Products. Make them even sweeter by basting them with saffron, garlic,...
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