Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Kebabs

Grilled mixed kebabs with marinated shrimp, andouille sausage and fresh vegetables are a perfect choice for your outdoor summer barbecue.

Ingredients

Marinade:

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Kebab:

8 bamboo skewers

16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

20 medium size white button mushrooms

3/4 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

20 cherry tomatoes

1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

Honey Tips

Honey Flavors and Colors

Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.

Directions

Marinade:
Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Pour into a ziplock bag.

Kebab:
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.

Place shrimp in ziplock bag with marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove shrimp from marinade and reserve marinade to use for basting.
Thread 1 mushroom, 1 shrimp, 1 sausage piece, 1 tomato and 1 pepper chunk on to a skewer. Repeat until skewer is filled. Continue with remaining skewers. Place on a platter and baste with reserved marinade.

Grill, basting occasionally, for 4 minutes. Turn skewers. Grill another 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
Serves: 4