Charred Shrimp, Leek and Asparagus Skewers

Name: Charred Shrimp, Leek and Asparagus Skewers
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. (21- to 25-count) peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-in. pieces; 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 3/4-in.-thick rounds; 2 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 lemons, halved; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tbsp. harissa paste

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Apr 30, 2019

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charred shrimp, leek and asparagus skewers

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

370

Stack skewers high with spring veg and succulent shrimp and serve with a slightly spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

1 lb. (21- to 25-count) peeled and deveined shrimp
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-in. pieces
2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 3/4-in.-thick rounds
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
2 lemons, halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp. harissa paste

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium-high. Thread shrimp, asparagus and leek rounds onto skewers. Brush lightly with oil and season with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Grill skewers until vegetables are tender and shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Place lemons on grill alongside skewers, cut sides down, and grill until charred, about 4 minutes.
4. Step 4Into small bowl, squeeze 2 tsp. juice from 1 charred lemon half. Stir in mayonnaise and harissa to combine. Serve skewers with harissa mayo and remaining charred lemon halves.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 370 calories, 28.5 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 18 g protein, 1,110 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber

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