SEA-AND-SHORE KABOBS

WITH MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

A refreshing way to serve sirloin and scallops. Grilling with vegetables on skewers allows the flavors to mix; serving with couscous adds a finishing Mediterranean touch.

• 3 (6 oz.) packages of bison sirloin steak, cut into 1½ inch pieces

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp finely shredded lemon zest

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp dried thyme, crushed

• 1 lb large fresh or frozen sea scallops

• 16 cherry tomatoes

• 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick

• 16 small whole or halved large button mushrooms

• 1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 14 1/2 oz cups of chicken broth

• 1 1/4 cup quick-cooking couscous

• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

• 1 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped

• 1/4 cup sliced green onion

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/2 cup bottled Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

SEA-AND-SHORE KABOBS

1. For brush-on, stir together oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and thyme in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Thaw scallops if frozen. Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels. On eight 10-inch skewers,* alternately thread scallops, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini, leaving ¼ inch between pieces.

3. On eight 10-inch skewers,* alternately thread bison sirloin steak pieces, mushrooms, and bell pepper, leaving ¼ inch between pieces.

4. For a 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 the 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

1. 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.