Entertaining for Independence Day? Try one of these 5 recipes that are sure to make the perfect addition to your summer gathering.
Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Tomatoes with Feta
Ingredients
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill basket
10 jumbo shrimp (about 8 ounces), peeled, deveined, tails left on
1 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces), sliced into 1/4″ rounds
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 pita pockets
1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 1.5 ounces)
Special Equipment
A flat grill basket (about 13 1/2 x 8 1/2″)
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Grilled Chicken Skewers With Toum (Shish Taouk)
Ingredients
6 garlic cloves
2 large egg whites (see note)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Chicken and assembly:
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
4 pitas, warmed
Special Equipment
5 (8″–12″-long) metal skewers
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Beef and Asparagus Negimaki
Ingredients
1/3 c. hoisin sauce
1/3 c. mirin
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
3 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, divided
1 lb. flank steak, butterflied and pounded 1/16-in. thick
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed to about 6-in each
8 scallions
1 tbsp. olive oil
Habanero BBQ Shrimp
Ingredients
1 cup apricot preserves
Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
1 habanero pepper, seeded and small diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetable oil, for brushing
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Smoked Guacamole with Chia Seed Tortilla Chips
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We hope you’ll try and enjoy these different recipes! They are perfect for the summer! Let us know if you try these out and what you think!
Sources:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-shrimp-zucchini-and-tomatoes-with-feta
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-chicken-skewers-with-toum-shish-taouk
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a32066572/beef-negimaki-recipe/
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/habanero-bbq-shrimp-son-of-a-southern-chef
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-pop-up-oysters-51238860
