Protein Recipes For Your Next Party

Let's think outside the box and get away from the cliche grill menu of pre-made beef burgers, sausages or even hotdogs with these ideas:

Here are some party protein options to switch things up for you and your guests.

Kebabs (link)

• Shrimp, beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, halloumi cheese etc. You can take this to so many different levels. 
• Level 1 (easy): Chunks of your choice of protein with olive oil, salt and pepper. This is great if you are short on time.
• Level 2 (harder): Marinating your kebabs and using a variety of other spices or ingredients is great if you have the time.
• Optional: Throw veggies or fruit like peach or pineapple chunks onto the skewer for some added color and flavor.

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs (link)

• Chicken legs are easy to grab and eat. The only thing you have to watch out for is burning the skin on the bbq. 

Seafood - Scallops (link) or Mussels (link)

• Both of these are so easy to cook. Scallops only need butter, salt and pepper and are done after 3 minutes on a pan. Mussels may take longer depending on what type of broth you want to make. 

Burger & Sausages

• Timeless and easy I know but still cliche and expected. But if you decide to go this route you can still do it differently. Here are some burger and sausage pointers that will help you stand out from the rest:
• No brioche/sweet or highly processed buns. If it has more than flour, salt, yeast and water leave it. Best burger and sausage buns are at Cobbs. Invest in them. You’ll taste the difference and your guests will too.
• No hotdogs please! This cheap ultra processed meat is nasty. Might as well offer cigarettes at the party.
• Pre make your own burgers vs buying pre-made frozen ones from the store. The difference in taste is huge. Don’t be lazy, all you need is salt, pepper and an egg at the very least. 
• Have ALL the fixings, not just ketchup and mustard. Have a spread of leaf lettuce, red onion, ripe beefsteak tomato, fermented sauerkraut and pickles. 
• Also be sure to have a few fancy condiments like dijon or something unique like Kozlik’s.

All the above recipes are easy to make and serve at a summer party. You’ll stand out as being that person offering something different when it comes to protein. Plus you'll sleep easy knowing you had food for muscle growth and fat burning!