An Easy Marinade For Grilled Seafood Kabobs

Kabobs featuring seafood like tuna, swordfish, or shrimp are an essential item in any summertime grilling rotation. To make them really dazzle, we love adding a flavorful marinade - simply coat the kabobs in the sauce of your choice and let them rest for about 15 minutes (you can heat up the grill during this time). Then grill them until they're gently charred over the flames, brushing with more marinade while grilling. Give things a try with one of these three suggestions.Mix 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp harissa, zest from 1 lemon or lime, 1 grated clove garlic, 2 tsp fennel seed, and a big pinch of salt. If desired, add additional seasonings like 1 tsp cumin and/or coriander seeds and some fresh cilantro.We also love our sweet yet fiery chipotle honey marinade. Add a third of a can of chipotle peppers in adobo (about 1/4 cup), 1/2 cup each of honey and lightly packed brown sugar, a ¼ cup each of soy and freshly-squeezed lime juice and a teaspoon of cumin seeds to your blender and give it a whirl. For a more nuanced marinade we combine 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp light brown sugar. To this grate a one-inch pc ginger and 1 clove of garlic and finally the juice of a half a lime. Add a few basil leaves between your fish or shrimp for a nice touch.