SEA-AND-SHORE BISON KABOBS WITH MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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Colorful skewers of bison sirloin steak, tender sea scallops, mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes are grilled and served with a Greek-inspired couscous salad in this gourmet recipe.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     The Bison Council

Time 1h13m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
16 large fresh or frozen sea scallops
16 cherry tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 (6 ounce) packages bison sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
16 small whole or halved large button mushrooms
1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 ¼ cups quick-cooking couscous
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber
¼ cup sliced green onion
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • For brush-on, stir together oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and thyme in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Thaw scallops, if frozen. Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels. On eight 10-inch skewers,* alternately thread scallops, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
  • On eight 10-inch skewers,* alternately thread bison sirloin steak pieces, mushrooms, and bell pepper, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
  • For gas or charcoal grill, place bison skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once and brushing with brush-on. Grill scallop skewers beside bison skewers for 5 to 6 minutes or until scallops are opaque, turning once and brushing with brush-on. Serve with Mediterranean Couscous Salad.
  • Mediterranean Couscous Salad: Bring broth to boiling in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous lightly with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Stir in chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, and feta cheese. Toss with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 910.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

MDxfh Surat Ali
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I love this recipe! The kabobs are always juicy and flavorful, and the couscous salad is a great side dish. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit.


Isaac Balque
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This was a great recipe! The kabobs were delicious and the couscous salad was a perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Sadbar Dilsoz
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the kabobs and the couscous salad. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rohini Poudel
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These kabobs were amazing! The bison was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. The couscous salad was also very good. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


CARTOON X YT
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The kabobs are always juicy and flavorful, and the couscous salad is a great side dish. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, too.


Tharuka Sadaruwan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the kabobs turned out great! The bison was tender and flavorful, and the couscous salad was a nice complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Beleyneh Nakie
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I made this recipe for my family last night, and they all loved it! The kabobs were juicy and flavorful, and the couscous salad was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ashik Ahamed Milon
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These kabobs were delicious! The bison was cooked perfectly, and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. The couscous salad was also very good, and it was a nice change from the usual side dishes I make.


Op rafi Op rafi
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I'm not usually a fan of bison, but this recipe changed my mind. The kabobs were so tender and flavorful, and the couscous salad was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again!


Olakunle Durodola
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This bison kabob recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The kabobs were juicy and flavorful, and the Mediterranean couscous salad was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.