Turkey Satay Skewers

from Family Circle

Turkey Satay Skewers
Servings: 6 Prep 20 mins Grill 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless turkey thighs OR: pork tenderloin
  • 1 each sweet red and green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 ears corn, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide pieces
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges and halved
  • Satay Sauce:
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Make It

1. Combine oil, soy, vinegar, honey, curry, ginger and cumin in plastic food-storage bag. Cut turkey into 3/4-inch cubes. Add to bag; push out air; seal. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.

2. Prepare grill with hot coals. Position grill rack 6 inches above coals. Alternately thread turkey, peppers, corn and tomato on 6 metal skewers.

3. Grill 12 minutes until meat is cooked through, turning occasionally.

Prepare sauce:

4. Saute onion and garlic in oil in skillet 5 minutes to soften. Stir in curry, cinnamon and red pepper; saute 1 minute. Pour into blender with water, peanut butter, sugar, soy and lemon juice. Whirl until smooth. Serve with the skewers. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 447, Fat, total (g): 23, chol. (mg): 93, carb. (g): 27, pro. (g): 37, sodium (mg): 491, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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