One-Time Password Spiced Pork Skewers
Juicy pork skewers marinated in a spiced blend reflecting the security of one-time passwords, grilled to perfection with a smoky char. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, smoked paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork tenderloin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
- 1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork tenderloin with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes onto eight soaked wooden skewers evenly.
- Step 3: Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until all sides have a smoky char and the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Step 4: Remove the skewers from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving for a fresh herbal note.
