Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • 1/2 cup mango juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 16 (1-ounce) abalone steaks
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 8 ounces pineapple, cubed
  • 8 ounces pears, cubed
  • 8 ounces peaches, cubed
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Method

  • Mix soy sauce, sherry, mango juice, vinegar, mustard, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Reserve 1/3 of the mixture for a glaze.
  • Put abalone steaks in a shallow baking dish, pour marinade over.
  • Marinate the steaks for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate covered up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat.
  • Put the reserved marinade in a saucepan, whisk in the brown sugar and cornstarch.
  • Simmer over low heat until marinade thickens to create a glaze.
  • Set side but keep warm.
  • Place 2 skewers about 2 inches apart on your work surface.
  • Weave the marinated abalone steaks onto the skewers so that the steaks will lie flat on the grill.
  • Alternate with fruit pieces between the steaks.
  • Each double skewer will hold 2 to 3 steaks plus fruit.
  • Grill over high heat until abalone is cooked, about 1 minute per side.
  • Brush the fruit with the glaze and serve immediately.