grilled-beef-chicken-shrimp-and-mushroom-skewers-232477.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Divide marinade among 4 (1- to 2-quart) bowls.",
        "Cut steak into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide), then toss with marinade in one of bowls and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.",
        "Cut chicken breast halves diagonally into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide; if breasts are thin, hold knife at a 45-degree angle to get 1-inch-wide slices). Toss with marinade in another bowl and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.",
        "Toss shrimp with marinade in another bowl, then thread 2 shrimp onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.",
        "Toss mushrooms with marinade in remaining bowl and thread 2 small mushrooms or 2 large halves onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.",
        "Prepare grill for cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see \"Grilling Procedure,\" below.",
        "Grill skewers in batches on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once with tongs, until beef is medium-rare, about 3 minutes total; chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes; shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes; and mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes.",
        "If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:",
        "Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds",
        "Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds",
        "Low: 5 to 6 seconds",
        "If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "4 large garlic cloves",
        "2 teaspoons salt",
        "2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice",
        "1/2 teaspoon black pepper",
        "1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil",
        "1 lb sirloin steak (1 inch thick), trimmed of excess fat",
        "2 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb total)",
        "1 1/4 lb medium shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per lb; about 40), peeled and deveined",
        "1 lb mushrooms, trimmed and halved through stem if large",
        "Special equipment: about 100 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 hour"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Beef",
        "Chicken",
        "Mushroom",
        "Shellfish",
        "Appetizer",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Low/No Sugar",
        "Summer",
        "Grill/Barbecue",
        "Healthy",
        "Gourmet",
        "Sugar Conscious",
        "Kidney Friendly",
        "Dairy Free",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "No Sugar Added"
    ],
    "title": "Grilled Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, and Mushroom Skewers",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-beef-chicken-shrimp-and-mushroom-skewers-232477"
}