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 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb. pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 blood oranges peeled and segmented; 1 bunch white asparagus trimmed and peeled; 1 cup arugula; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp. cumin; salt and pepper; 4-6 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Spanish Style Grilled Pork Skewers with a Refreshing Salad

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 25, 2023

A little about this dish

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!

A final fox tip

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.