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Gochujang Honey Sesame Shrimp Skewers

For all the seafood lovers in your life, these shrimp skewers have a great sweet and spicy sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

2 lbs raw large shrimp, washed and peeled

1 red onion, cut into bite sized pieces

2 red peppers, cut into bite sized pieces

1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite sized pieces

For the Sauce

2 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp gochujang (more or less based on spice preference)

1 Tbsp mirin

½ Tbsp sesame oil

4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

Garnishes

Toasted sesame seeds

Thinly sliced scallions

Instructions ayokitchen.com, ayokitchen@gmail.com, @ayokitchen

1. Peel and devein shrimp.

2. Cut up peppers, onion, and pineapple.

3. Skewer ingredients evenly. This will make about 12 large skewers.

4. Mix up all sauce ingredients.

5. Heat grill, and skewer shrimp. Brush sauce on skewers, making sure to brush everything. Flip and brush sauce on the other side.

6. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove from heat, serve, and enjoy!

Alysha Yoder is the photographer, food stylist, blogger, and recipe developer behind A-Yo Kitchen. With a passion for all things food, many of her recipes are inspired by her worldly travels, her many cooking classes abroad, and all the veggies and fruits her home gardens produce. She has been a photographer for 15+ years and previously worked in the corporate food sector for almost 10. She now is a small business owner running her studio, A-Yo Kitchen, out of York, PA, where she serves not only local clients, but those worldwide as well.

Tip

• For those who don’t like shellfish, this works great with salmon cubes. For vegans, try using extra firm tofu or tempeh!

Tip

• You can easily only use ½ of a watermelon and halve all the ingredients. This also makes a great summer salad! Serve over a bed of arugula, and toss with your lemon dressing.

Grilled Honey Watermelon Skewers

The perfect recipe for all that summer watermelon! A colorful and healthy side dish for backyard grilling.

1 whole watermelon, rind removed and cut into bite sized pieces

For the dressing

Juice and zest of two lemons

¼ cup honey

¼ cup olive oil

1 tsp salt, or to taste

Garnishes

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup feta

½ cup mint, chopped finely

Instructions

1. Prepare watermelon cubes, and skewer.

2. Mix together lemon juice, zest, honey, olive oil, and salt.

3. Brush onto watermelon skewers. Heat grill until very hot.

4. Grill on one side, and remove from heat.

5. Top with garnishes, and drizzle with any extra dressing. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Tip

• This goes great with rice and a simple cucumber salad. Leftover chicken makes pita wraps for an easy lunch.