Shrimp Boil Skewers Recipe

Name: Shrimp Boil Skewers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound small new potatoes; 3 small ears of corn; 3/4 pound andouille, cut into 1-inch rounds; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; Lemon wedges, for serving; Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to use

"Shrimp-boil" skewers look awesome but are they practical? You season, skewer, and grill all of the standard shrimp boil components—shrimp, corn, andouille, and potatoes—but then need to remove each item from the skewer and tackle them individually. It didn't seem that sensible in my mind.

During my Cajun grilling kick, I still gave them a try, and to my surprise, not one person complained about the difficulty of eating the skewers. Quite the contrary; a few guests commented that these shrimp-boil skewers were their favorite item from the grill, and this was a day when we made ribs, wings, and jambalaya. You get all of the deliciousness of a full-on shrimp-boil on a single stick.

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Shrimp Boil Skewers Recipe

Prep 15 mins

Cook 25 mins

Active 25 mins

Total 40 mins

Serves 6 to 8 servings

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2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound small new potatoes
3 small ears of corn
3/4 pound andouille, cut into 1-inch rounds
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Lemon wedges, for serving
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to use

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, oregano,cumin, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Place potatoes and corn in a large pot and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a bare simmer and cook until potatoes can be pierced with a paring knife with little resistance, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Halve potatoes. Cut corn into 1 1/2-inch rounds.
Alternately thread potatoes, corn, andouille, and shrimp onto skewers. Sprinkle with seasoning all over.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush skewers with butter. Grill skewers over direct heat until shrimp are opaque and cooked through and corn begins to char, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to platter; serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
365	Calories
20g	Fat
29g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	365
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 161mg	54%
Sodium 1213mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 52mg	260%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 824mg	18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.