Grilled pork skewers with a generous side of white asparagus, blood orange and arugula salad.

Grilled Pork Skewers with Blood Orange and White Asparagus Salad

Name: Grilled Pork Skewers with Blood Orange and White Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: pork tenderloin, 1 lb. cut into 1-inch pieces; blood oranges, 2 peeled and segmented; white asparagus, 1 bunch trimmed and peeled; arugula, 1 cup; olive oil, 1/4 cup; sherry vinegar, 2 tbsp.; smoked paprika, 1 tsp.; cumin, 1/2 tsp.; salt and pepper,; wooden skewers, 4-6 soaked in water for 30 minutes

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: April 25, 2023

This recipe is inspired by Spanish cuisine and the BBQ theme, perfect for a sunny day in April. We're using seasonal ingredients like white asparagus and blood oranges to give a unique twist to a classic BBQ dish.

Ingredients (for 4)

Pork tenderloin - 1 lb. - cut into 1-inch pieces
Blood oranges - 2 - peeled and segmented
White asparagus - 1 bunch - trimmed and peeled
Arugula - 1 cup
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Sherry vinegar - 2 tbsp.
Smoked paprika - 1 tsp.
Cumin - 1/2 tsp.
Salt and pepper -
Wooden skewers - 4-6 - soaked in water for 30 minutes

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍴

Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Step 2 - 🥄🍶🧂

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3 - 🍢🐖🪓

Thread pork onto the skewers.
Step 4 - 🖌️🧂🐖

Lightly brush the prepared pork skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 - 🍢🔥👨‍🍳

Grill pork skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 6 - 🌊🍴🪦

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the white asparagus and blanch until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Shock in cold water and set aside.
Step 7 - 🥗🍊🟢

In a large bowl, add the arugula, blood oranges and shaved white asparagus, and toss with the dressing.
Step 8 - 🍽️🍢🥗

Serve the grilled pork skewers with the refreshing salad on the side. Enjoy!

Additional

This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy Spanish cuisine and fresh seasonal salads. You can also use chicken or beef instead of pork. For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork with grilled halloumi or tofu.