Spiedini Recipe
Italian spiedini is a skewer-based dish with marinated meat and seasoned breadcrumbs, grilled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, chicken, or pork (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, bell pepper chunks, or onions for additional skewering
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice. Add the meat cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Make the breadcrumb mixture: In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the meat: Remove the meat from the marinade and coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Assemble the skewers: Alternate meat cubes with optional vegetables (e.g., cherry tomatoes, bell peppers) on the skewers.
- Grill the spiedini: Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the skewers with the remaining olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the meat is cooked through and golden.
- Serve: Arrange the spiedini on a platter and garnish with additional parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the meat for up to 1 hour.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.