Grilled Beef, Chicken, Prawns, and Mushroom Skewers

Ingredients for Grilled Beef, Chicken, Prawns, and Mushroom Skewers

• 4 large garlic cloves

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

• 80ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 450g sirloin steak (1 inch thick), trimmed of excess fat

• 2 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halves (450g total)

• 575g medium prawns in shell (31 to 35 per lb

• about 40), peeled and deveined

• 450g mushrooms, trimmed and halved through stem if large

• about 100 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 hour

How to make Grilled Beef, Chicken, Prawns, and Mushroom Skewers

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Divide marinade among 4 (1- to 2-quart) bowls.

Cut steak into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide), then toss with marinade in one of bowls and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.

Cut chicken breast halves diagonally into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide; if breasts are thin, hold knife at a 45-degree angle to get 1-inch-wide slices). Toss with marinade in another bowl and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.

Toss prawns with marinade in another bowl, then thread 2 prawns onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.

Toss mushrooms with marinade in remaining bowl and thread 2 small mushrooms or 2 large halves onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.

Prepare grill for cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure," below.

Grill skewers in batches on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once with tongs, until beef is medium-rare, about 3 minutes total; chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes; prawns is just cooked through, about 2 minutes; and mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes.

If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:

Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds

Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds

Low: 5 to 6 seconds

If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.