Seitan Skewers With Chimichurri Citrus Herb Sauce Food

FISH SKEWERS WITH BASIL CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a medium glass bowl, mix together the
• onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the fish and squash and marinate at room temperature,
• about 15 minutes.
• For the chimichurri: Combine the basil, parsley, onions,
• garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper
• to taste in a food processor bowl, and pulse until the ingredients are just
• combined and chunky.
• Preheat the grill on high. Oil the grates well.
• For the fish skewers: Thread the marinated fish and squash
• onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces of fish per skewer. Place 1 cherry tomato on
• the end of each skewer. Place on the grill and cook until lightly charred on
• the outside and the fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• While the fish is still warm, drizzle with a little basil
• chimichurri and serve more on the side for dipping.

BEEF SKEWERS WITH CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Make the pickled red onion: Combine the cider vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and whisk to dissolve. Add the red onion and 2 tablespoons cilantro and stir to combine. Cover and set aside at room temperature, 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, soak 20 wooden skewers in warm water, at least 20 minutes. Slice the flank steak against the grain into 20 strips, about 1/8 inch thick. Thread the meat accordion-style onto the skewers and set aside until ready to grill.
• Combine the remaining cilantro, the garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the olive oil in a blender and puree until smooth; transfer to a small bowl.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with olive oil, then grill the skewers until marked, about 1 minute per side. Serve with the chimichurri and pickled onion.

SEITAN SKEWERS WITH CHIMICHURRI CITRUS-HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. To prepare the marinade, put all of the marinade ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined.
• 2. Put 4 pieces of seitan on each of 12 metal or bamboo skewers. Place them in a large non­reactive bowl or baking dish, pour the marinade over them, and let marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• 3. To prepare the Chimichurri Citrus-­Herb Sauce, put all of the chimichurri ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• 4. Prepare a charcoal, gas, or stove-top grill. Grill the skewers over medium-­high heat until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Serve immediately, drizzled with the Chimichurri Citrus­Herb Sauce.