Grilled Shrimp Boil Skewers with Corn Salsa
Prep: 30 minutes plus cooling
Grill: 14 minutes • Serves: 4
1 pound baby red potatoes
1 lemon, halved crosswise
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay® Seasoning
1 bottle (12 fluid ounces) lager beer
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 ears shucked corn on the cob
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound 16-20 count peeled and deveined tail-on raw shrimp
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced 1-inch thick crosswise
1/2 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges, separated
Nonstick cooking spray
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat; soak skewers in water 20 minutes.
2. In large saucepot, heat potatoes, lemon, 1 tablespoon seasoning and enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Strain potato mixture and discard lemons; cool 10 minutes.
3. In small saucepan, heat beer to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes or until reduced by 2/3. Whisk in butter and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning. Makes about 1/2 cup.
4. Place corn on hot grill rack; cover and cook 8 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning occasionally; cool and cut kernels from cob. In medium bowl, toss corn, garlic, pepper, red onion, lemon juice, oil and salt. Makes about 2 cups.
5. Alternately thread shrimp, sausage, yellow onion and potatoes onto skewers; spray both sides with cooking spray. Place skewers on hot grill rack; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, turning once and brushing with beer mixture every 2 minutes.
6. Serve skewers with Corn Salsa sprinkled with parsley, if desired.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 skewers, 1/2 cup salsa):
623 Calories, 37g Fat, 12g Saturated Fat, 222mg Cholesterol, 1453mg Sodium,
37g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 31g Protein