Kate Ailey 11/07/2021 Kate Ailey 11/07/2021

Parma Ham BBQ Skewers

These Parma Ham skewers are perfect for the BBQ, choose from cod or chicken and grill these on the barbecue or in a griddle pan

These BBQ skewers with Parma Ham or Parma di Prosciutto are perfect for cooking on a BBQ or a griddle pan. They’re quick to prepare and equally easy to cook.

You might not think of using Parma Ham in this way, as you might only associate it with lovely fresh salads, or draped over bruschetta or fresh melon but Parma Ham is great for using in different ways in the kitchen. It’s great for antipasti and bite size dishes but also for use on a grill or griddle and even crisping up in the oven.

What is Parma Ham?

Parma Ham is 100% natural and is made with only 4 ingredients - pork, air, salt and time. High in protein and rich in amino acids this ham get its soft, sweet flavourings from the ageing process. Unlike lots of other red meats, Parma Ham is nitrate free making it a preferable choice for many.

What’s the difference between Parma Ham and Prosciutto?

If you’re looking at the weekly shop and wondering what the difference is between Prosciutto and Prosciutto di Parma, here’s what sets them apart:

Parma Ham is a product with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, which means Parma Ham can only be made in a specific region and in a particular way.
More commonly recognised in the UK perhaps with the Ducal Crown PARMA stamp seen on packaging and on legs of ham.
The name “Parma Ham” or “Prosciutto di Parma” is reserved for hams that bear the Ducal Crown. A leg of ham can only bear this symbol after undergoing a thorough quality check at 12 months, during which an independent inspector inserts a horse bone into 5 different points of the ham, smelling it for uniformity. This is why the crown has 5 points.

Find out more about Parma Ham

Parma Ham BBQ Skewers

Servings: 4

Recipe by: Cooking & Carafes

Prep time: 5 MinCooking time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

These tasty skewers for the BBQ or griddle can be made using cod or chicken for a tasty addition to al fresco lunches

Ingredients

350g cod loins or chicken fillets
80g Parma ham
Lemon juice
Basil leaves
Pepper

Instructions

Cut the cod or chicken into diced pieces about 4cm by 4cm for a skewer
Squeeze lemon over them and season with pepper
Wrap with Parma Ham and wrap a basil leaf inside too (optional)
Cook on a BBQ or hot griddle pan. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning every two minutes, until the juices run clear and the Parma Ham starts to crisp
For the cod cook for 4-6 minutes until the the fish is cooked through and Parma Ham starts to crisp

Nutrition Facts

Calories

161.79

Fat (grams)

2.67

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.59

Carbs (grams)

0.65

Fibre (grams)

0.16

Net carbs

0.49

Sugar (grams)

0.23

Protein (grams)

32.08

Sodium (milligrams)

282.20

Cholesterol (grams)

81.75

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Red Rice Salad with Halloumi, Honey & Mint

This tasty red rice salad is the perfect accompaniment to a BBQ or served up on its own for lunch.

Red rice is perfect for creating a healthy rice salad, whether it’s to serve on it’s own or alongside your choice of grilled meats and fish. This wholegrain rice, Rustico Rosso is a long grain rice from Riso Gallo and forms part of their Rustico range. With a distinct nuttiness, good bite and its unmistakeable red colour, it’s perfect for using as a base for salads and dressings and adding into the mix flavours to complement the grain.

I decided to combine it with some fresh, summer inspired flavours so that this salad could be served up on its own but it also wouldn’t be out of place at a BBQ!

I recommend serving it with some grilled chicken, prawns or chorizo sausages cooked together on the grill with some tomatoes - if you’re barbecuing just put a load of cherry tomatoes on a skewer and serve on the side - their sweet juices will complement all the other flavours beautifully.