Summer Shrimp Boil | Easy Entertaining

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5Rb8iFUCgwWu8ebaWipn1FgDbzSb2xJyitDJdeURhupC1TV9OVShTRxKJzfBFCIw7GlHXZLV-ZJ7KcmpKMcPtVKBSbGX2y4TLmdbgGP2YQvUI52XUfgeOMdepbbWC26qqxTmT3VJXx4/s1600/shrimp-boil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5Rb8iFUCgwWu8ebaWipn1FgDbzSb2xJyitDJdeURhupC1TV9OVShTRxKJzfBFCIw7GlHXZLV-ZJ7KcmpKMcPtVKBSbGX2y4TLmdbgGP2YQvUI52XUfgeOMdepbbWC26qqxTmT3VJXx4/s640/shrimp-boil.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the kiddie parade and a brief break for some running (for Emma... I had pizza), we made our way all the way to St. Louis to celebrate the Fourth at my sister's house (remember <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/03/jills-kitchen-white-marble-stained.html">her kitchen</a>?).  They hosted a fabulously simple Shrimp Boil for their friends followed by a walk to the 18th green for fireworks.</div><br />The Boil was the perfect thing to serve for the 4th - it is much like the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/cape-cod-weekend-classic-new-england.html">annual Clambake we host at our house</a>... that we still need to schedule for this year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6gPS-xRJVmyjcgL92Ptm2DjRJyGTNHNliJePEWWhpX2_0KOlCSNPlHFSfMzdOGO3NduBnBlozkJ1HjgLo_hmnw89Mlw4xhqmkxuuxZm1ZBvlswHsHHK8xcDSt_IpT-PfnbapoY4lQcs/s1600/IMG_9727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6gPS-xRJVmyjcgL92Ptm2DjRJyGTNHNliJePEWWhpX2_0KOlCSNPlHFSfMzdOGO3NduBnBlozkJ1HjgLo_hmnw89Mlw4xhqmkxuuxZm1ZBvlswHsHHK8xcDSt_IpT-PfnbapoY4lQcs/s640/IMG_9727.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Jill, Baby Kate, Samantha, Emma & Me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwEfWEDqpx0YLQcUvth8aIWlNRUWFyqKUHwEMVvDAEmniYMpL_F-Mn1d_OZCq8XTbgevhM0m6xTG3joWbFY3LbDIUpNtzPYpyyBxY-gKJulVamWQvypQ_qFEFcr2nAOurzy6yClN9004/s1600/IMG_9708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwEfWEDqpx0YLQcUvth8aIWlNRUWFyqKUHwEMVvDAEmniYMpL_F-Mn1d_OZCq8XTbgevhM0m6xTG3joWbFY3LbDIUpNtzPYpyyBxY-gKJulVamWQvypQ_qFEFcr2nAOurzy6yClN9004/s640/IMG_9708.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyo2UYOnaeuseAAS18rd2xCeOCjyqDHqKEzGQiuQIopGuuI-dRdm-a5CQyyRtqDZunajAkjcLny0eX-1qfkZdtuADhd46IqHDrMxedvUXZTjU6-ZLJcuXSuzDIbGvP8v2T6_aE1Mvx20/s1600/IMG_9713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyo2UYOnaeuseAAS18rd2xCeOCjyqDHqKEzGQiuQIopGuuI-dRdm-a5CQyyRtqDZunajAkjcLny0eX-1qfkZdtuADhd46IqHDrMxedvUXZTjU6-ZLJcuXSuzDIbGvP8v2T6_aE1Mvx20/s640/IMG_9713.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Corn waiting for its turn in the boil.  Aaaand a bottle of Blue Moon, of course. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36FA34UeuCiGgXpdek2vQyT8YNJqnPvSBr03kQaIjXulJhiYJWLZf1Pt_szegN7ahMhOWlPEKxYLVnkeUhk9evh5_kmwWq20ll53StuO8yjzVkRPyRamuqtbclH64TruaNfXYq2qikWo/s1600/IMG_9714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36FA34UeuCiGgXpdek2vQyT8YNJqnPvSBr03kQaIjXulJhiYJWLZf1Pt_szegN7ahMhOWlPEKxYLVnkeUhk9evh5_kmwWq20ll53StuO8yjzVkRPyRamuqtbclH64TruaNfXYq2qikWo/s640/IMG_9714.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jill's husband was in charge of the Boil - he seasoned the water with Old Bay, peppercorns and onions.  It was so delicious - wonderfully seasoned.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W6ls7JRyJeQttCEb_6EAPfYZOPBnfeh8NeKgvJ5UXr4RLInCRJrQOiIBR38_rOPMnOdwUlL4etYRyJYAh7-m3h0q_mhivWGv214DpHThm8aml-_pOU0A082qGhVXL2CfkuPLI4LwGgI/s1600/IMG_9720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W6ls7JRyJeQttCEb_6EAPfYZOPBnfeh8NeKgvJ5UXr4RLInCRJrQOiIBR38_rOPMnOdwUlL4etYRyJYAh7-m3h0q_mhivWGv214DpHThm8aml-_pOU0A082qGhVXL2CfkuPLI4LwGgI/s400/IMG_9720.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Shrimp Boil</i></span><br />serves 8<br /><br />1/3 cup of Old Bay Seasoning<br />1 onion, quartered<br />1 tablespoon of peppercorns<br />2 pounds of potatoes<br />2 pounds of smoked andouille sausage, 3-inch pieces<br />4 ears of corn, cut in half <br />2 pounds of large, shell-on shrimp (15-20 per pound)<br />4 lemons, halved<br />1 baquette<br /><br />Bring a very large pot filled with water to a boil (a 12 quart pot, or so).  Keep adding the ingredients to the pot one at a time until everything is in - it will all finish cooking at the same time. <br /><br />#1 - Season Water : Add Old Bay, onion and peppercorns.<br />#2 - Add potatoes, cook for 10 minutes.<br />#3 - Add sausage, cook for 3 minutes.<br />#4 - Add corn, cook for 3 minutes.<br />#5 - Add shrimp, cook for 3 minutes.<br /><br />Remove from boiling water and "dump" onto papered table.  Serve with lemon wedges and chunks of baguette.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Summer Shrimp Boil | Easy Entertaining

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Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers | Grilled Summer Appetizer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CI2G70xLcRCQv6iL48Xd5Ic-VvjNUioclGNb4E5vEBEdRGPlomd2JINaEL5f9k7N9NJGxgsqY0gXJbG7s8hub8eyT3sqHLjEvWIwn4goLplJb6gkS4qwSGvyGBtgv5iokzBP-4croF8f/s1600/IMG_7234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CI2G70xLcRCQv6iL48Xd5Ic-VvjNUioclGNb4E5vEBEdRGPlomd2JINaEL5f9k7N9NJGxgsqY0gXJbG7s8hub8eyT3sqHLjEvWIwn4goLplJb6gkS4qwSGvyGBtgv5iokzBP-4croF8f/s640/IMG_7234.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers were a Summer staple for me as a caterer- always one of the first things to go.  After I had served these a couple of times I had to raise the price of these on my menus because I was having to prepare so many of them to keep up with the demand of the guests... I <i>never</i> wanted to run out of <i>anything</i>.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I've mentioned before, I'm a stickler for making sure that everything on my menus goes well with each other... I find that these are much better to serve at a party than traditional shrimp cocktail because the flavors of the herbs and lemon go much better with a drink and other menu items than a strongly flavored ketchup based cocktail sauce.  They are perfect party food- flavorful, elegant, easy to prepare in advance and easy to eat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This recipe was inspired by a Barefoot Contessa recipe - she served them as a main course with pesto pasta... also one of my favorite ways to enjoy them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find the skewers, <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/bamboo-pics-skewers">here</a>, that make these look great and perfect for a party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZov1TlHAeyNJEOxJHKx5oWxDuMkPQgtMuPMWymXwArMWA3CXAMtx9QPXcOt6pVxSPWe83wh1UaLhT39d3H8PLaF5e2Dpk1RovqpX0iDB1nM_f7JygZlRe7Y57iKwucjnFCS4uX2ILFEV/s1600/IMG_7259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZov1TlHAeyNJEOxJHKx5oWxDuMkPQgtMuPMWymXwArMWA3CXAMtx9QPXcOt6pVxSPWe83wh1UaLhT39d3H8PLaF5e2Dpk1RovqpX0iDB1nM_f7JygZlRe7Y57iKwucjnFCS4uX2ILFEV/s320/IMG_7259.jpg" width="213" /></a><i>Lemon Basil </i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Grilled Shrimp Skewers</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 appetizer portions </span></span><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Flemon-basil-grilled-shrimp-kebabs.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-584Def1rNyY%2FT84SbjXEzgI%2FAAAAAAAAKog%2FcXlsw0YWfYo%2Fs640%2FIMG_7228.jpg&description=Grilled%20Lemon%20Basil%20Shrimp%20Skewers%20-%20Summer%20Appetizer%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Flemon-basil-grilled-shrimp-kebabs.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br />1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined <br />3 cloves of garlic, minced<br />2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped<br />2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped<br />1 tablespoon of dijon mustard<br />2 lemons, juiced <br />1/4 cup of olive oil<br />2 teaspoons of sea salt<br />1 teaspoon of cracked pepper<br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/bamboo-pics-skewers">bamboo skewers</a> <br /><br />In a bowl, combine garlic, basil, parsley, dijon, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.  Combine well with a fork.  Add shrimp and toss.  If time allows, let the shrimp marinate for 1 hour or over night.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOBbNx5RfmkmC9Zj5dmmIznVdsCHvXD-288n8nCMy1lmect7nsf-1BqzjTvhD5Ehdfvy8w7pBYdsS_9KIPNwRwY-xbYaISIhyXjDiA-pcA3cwzWjazR10Jml1oOLS5uvlPk0QS4jEyj3E/s1600/IMG_7092.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOBbNx5RfmkmC9Zj5dmmIznVdsCHvXD-288n8nCMy1lmect7nsf-1BqzjTvhD5Ehdfvy8w7pBYdsS_9KIPNwRwY-xbYaISIhyXjDiA-pcA3cwzWjazR10Jml1oOLS5uvlPk0QS4jEyj3E/s640/IMG_7092.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour.  Skewer shrimp onto the sticks.  Grill for 1 minute on each side until pink.  Serve warm, at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve cold.  If the weather isn't cooperating for the grill, they can also be prepared in the oven- just roast them at 450 degrees for 5-7 minutes.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9B3QYYo7ozlBv-lTrpgcwN1nSZ-A40mOM06fI36LUvZEmwr1TGbBstoUcd4KnUo5HxKFlpjaQpq8irs_hLDFpvdZnIdR3baNu29aDWGPW-ldgsKEUDKJ0381e-Gs4nEjh11dW8LfqrElZ/s1600/IMG_7228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers | Grilled Summer Appetizer

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Shrimp Scallop Parchment Packets with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznSfHTFGCWnt94VxecMKd_fTIQoJLSjMdYZc4MredDkqhrEAL4NSQsAH2hRZ4oe33AB-XyEH6tjQLKFbreI4N-pESbMeobKA2FGFfDD1PX7vdnaUdlCUiMsc0kfxi6ZUcKOaDwHIQlWw/s1600/IMG_1057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznSfHTFGCWnt94VxecMKd_fTIQoJLSjMdYZc4MredDkqhrEAL4NSQsAH2hRZ4oe33AB-XyEH6tjQLKFbreI4N-pESbMeobKA2FGFfDD1PX7vdnaUdlCUiMsc0kfxi6ZUcKOaDwHIQlWw/s640/IMG_1057.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTtve-ngGO5IC4EuDCy1_q17cMqEDT3e1W5-rMjNJmai83j7EOjcO0Ww8-VtM3mhlhKhzWLeHdSkrHXso8xJ4b9jq5XkEjMBu3lheCLBSb4XDlU7E4b_UBjQ2YrGb2dQ5nbOMsogHwRU/s1600/IMG_1053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TOD5Su-PZo3RvPz3CUSoyKHZlsul_8XmupiguDqcebV_5JpUzZp6jn4f3U-yXGVF-qku07Fv2JOBfMKmIlJntnEdiaQcARn7prrTiXWTAHG8DHU2KwCyfJEC5ZXoNYoEfnEU34PKM2c/s1600/IMG_1055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TOD5Su-PZo3RvPz3CUSoyKHZlsul_8XmupiguDqcebV_5JpUzZp6jn4f3U-yXGVF-qku07Fv2JOBfMKmIlJntnEdiaQcARn7prrTiXWTAHG8DHU2KwCyfJEC5ZXoNYoEfnEU34PKM2c/s400/IMG_1055.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Shrimp & Scallops in Parchment </span><br /><i>with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes</i><br /><br />*This recipe was featured in a blog post I wrote for the Humana's Real For Me website.  <a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/play/pursue/fresh-and-light-new-year">Click here to get the recipe</a>. <br /><br />When I'm hosting a dinner party I love when everything is made individually - it is so much easier to prepare portions rather than just guess how much everyone will take.  These Shrimp & Scallop Parchment Packets are such an elegant solution to a dinner party.  Your guests will be thrilled to have their very own package to open for dinner - and it is fun to have something so rustic looking contain an elegant, fresh and flavorful dinner.<br /><br />Each packet contains sliced potatoes, bay scallops, jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic, chive and butter... an entire meal!  The lemon and garlic create an amazing aroma in the kitchen while they are baking in the oven.  Your guests will be shocked to find such a wonderful meal wrapped in such a cute package.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznSfHTFGCWnt94VxecMKd_fTIQoJLSjMdYZc4MredDkqhrEAL4NSQsAH2hRZ4oe33AB-XyEH6tjQLKFbreI4N-pESbMeobKA2FGFfDD1PX7vdnaUdlCUiMsc0kfxi6ZUcKOaDwHIQlWw/s1600/IMG_1057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIbEsRJrMQ74OCzz0uf-0AoVW1q-308nNItKrEJXjjMgv6WHD10ihCPQOqgdDKMjHhKsj2KfL8I77XAt59qFXS3jzW9EnnaMBYa1jQ45l5HYK5rshDSOQsNhw1WVFuXXcdFepkRqNwro/s1600/IMG_1061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIbEsRJrMQ74OCzz0uf-0AoVW1q-308nNItKrEJXjjMgv6WHD10ihCPQOqgdDKMjHhKsj2KfL8I77XAt59qFXS3jzW9EnnaMBYa1jQ45l5HYK5rshDSOQsNhw1WVFuXXcdFepkRqNwro/s640/IMG_1061.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqpJYyhyr2wTAKuE02ETt0XIlj9Qcgp2PlYP7B0NjFtMJeISYw42Rf5MhkxNVVbU0fCJvj3xI5hjzgGj80HIXvdfGWlEjQYDTqjst5-qURc-hPylwnErRLOBglhtZv9HOUpx11jO4Sws/s1600/IMG_1016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqpJYyhyr2wTAKuE02ETt0XIlj9Qcgp2PlYP7B0NjFtMJeISYw42Rf5MhkxNVVbU0fCJvj3xI5hjzgGj80HIXvdfGWlEjQYDTqjst5-qURc-hPylwnErRLOBglhtZv9HOUpx11jO4Sws/s640/IMG_1016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The contents before cooking... 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Shrimp Scallop Parchment Packets with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes

Shrimp & Scallops in Parchment with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes *This recipe was featured in a blog post I wrote for the Humana's Re...

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