Shrimp kebabs, grilled corn on the cob perfect for Memorial Day, grilling season

Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS / The corn on the cob needs to go on the grill first, for about 10 minutes. The shrimp will be done in about four minutes.
Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS / The corn on the cob needs to go on the grill first, for about 10 minutes. The shrimp will be done in about four minutes.

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, I'm thinking of grilling and a light start-of-summer recipe. Shrimp kebabs and corn on the cob cook quickly on the grill. I like to skewer the shrimp with 2 skewers instead of one. This keeps the shrimp from spinning around when you turn them over. Also, leave a little space between each of them so the heat can circulate around shrimp.

The corn on the cob is bathed in butter and wrapped in foil for an easy way to grill and flavor the corn. Open a bag of washed, ready-to-eat salad to complete the easy meal.

HELPFUL HINTS

* The shrimp kebabs and corn can also be cooked in a broiler.

* Skewer the shrimp with one skewer and then add the second skewer next to the first one.

* You can use four crushed garlic cloves instead of 2 teaspoons minced garlic.

SHOPPING LIST

* To buy: 3/4 pound large or jumbo peeled shrimp, 1 bottle dried oregano, 1 container minced garlic, 2 lemons, and 4 ears corn on the cob.

* Staples: olive oil, butter, salt and black peppercorns.

Grilled Shrimp Kebabs

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 teaspoons minced garlic

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 pound large or jumbo shrimp

Combine olive oil, garlic and oregano in a bowl. Remove 1/2 tablespoon of this mixture to another small bowl and add the lemon juice to it. Set aside. Add shrimp to the first bowl with the oil, garlic and oregano and let marinate while making the second dish.

Remove shrimp and place on skewers. Place on grill over medium heat (275-300 degrees) for 2 minutes, flip skewers and grill 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and divide between two plates. Spoon sauce that was set aside over shrimp.

Yield: 2 servings.

Per serving: 280 calories (46% from fat), 14.4 grams fat (2.1 grams saturated, 6.6 grams monounsaturated), 276 milligrams cholesterol, 34.8 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 0.5 gram fiber, 207 milligrams sodium.

- Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

4 10-inch squares of aluminum foil

4 medium ears corn, shucked

1 tablespoon butter

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place each ear of corn on a piece of foil. Spread butter over corn. Wrap foil around corn. Place on same grill using for shrimp for 10 minutes, turning over after 5 minutes. Open foil, and place 2 ears of corn on each dinner plate. Sprinkle corn with salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: 2 servings.

Per serving: 205 calories (35% from fat), 7.9 grams fat (3.9 grams saturated, 2.3 grams monounsaturated), 16 milligrams cholesterol, 5.9 grams protein, 34.3 grams carbohydrates, 4.8 grams fiber, 87 milligrams sodium.

- Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

Linda Gassenheimer is the author of over 30 cookbooks, including her newest, "The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook." Listen to her on www.WDNA.org and all major podcast sites. Email her at Linda@DinnerInMinutes.com.

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