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

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🌑️πŸ”₯🍴
    Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ₯„πŸΆπŸ§‚
    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ’πŸ–πŸͺ“
    Thread pork onto the skewers.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ§‚πŸ–
    Lightly brush the prepared pork skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5 - 🍒πŸ”₯πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³
    Grill pork skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through.
  6. Step 6 - 🌊🍴πŸͺ¦
    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.
  7. Step 7 - πŸ₯—πŸŠπŸŸ’
    In a large bowl, add the arugula, blood oranges and shaved white asparagus, and toss with the dressing.
  8. Step 8 - 🍽️🍒πŸ₯—
    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.