Monday, June 24, 2013

Grilled Baby Red Potatoes - Spuds on a Stick!

Grilled Baby Red Potatoes
Ever thought about grilling potatoes? I sure did and these flavorful spuds-on-a-stick were a hit in my household. This is a nice alternative to baked potatoes to serve with steak, chops or seafood. I elected to cook my entire meal on the grill this time and skewered up some shrimp, veggies and, of course the star of the show, grilled potatoes. 

Ingredients
2 pounds baby red potatoes
6 wooden skewers
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine
1 Tablespoon melted butter
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons parsley
Veggies and shrimp to add to skewers

Directions
If some of the baby potatoes are on the large side, cut them in half.  Baby potatoes usually come in a mesh bag in the produce section so you don't always have the option of picking the perfect size. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. This will keep them from catching fire on the grill. 

In a microwave dish, steam the potatoes 3-4 minutes on high until partially cooked though. Remove and let cool. 

Mix the remaining ingredients together and toss the potatoes until coated. Let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour. 
Grilled Baby Red Potatoes
Add the potatoes to wooden skewers, leaving some of the mayo mix in the bowl for additional basting. I skewered two with corn on the cob and the other two with cherry tomatoes. Hubby hates cherry tomatoes so those were all mine!!  I skewered shrimp and red onion on the last two.
Grilled Baby Red Potatoes
Cook on a preheated griddle on the barbecue. We used the griddle so the potatoes and especially the tomatoes wouldn't get so soft they would fall through the grates. I put the veggies on first and cooked for 6 minutes, flipping the skewers so they cook evenly.

Look at 'em sizzzle!!! Baste the potatoes with the mayo mix as they are cooking. 
Grilled Baby Red Potatoes
I then added the shrimp skewers and cooked them 3 minutes per side. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so you need to watch them to avoid overcooking. Overcooking shrimp will make them rubbery so cook until pink and a bit firm to the touch. 
Grilled Baby Red Potatoes
Serve with your choice of tossed salad. Another nice, light outdoor meal to share with family or for entertaining. Since these can be made in advance, you can whip up a bunch and serve at your next outdoor party. 
Grilled Baby Red Potatoes
Featured on Tumbleweed Contessa's What Did you do this Weekend post July 8, 2013
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Featured on Golden Reflections Good Tastes Tuesday post July 9, 2013
 

13 comments:

  1. OOOO something new to cool on the grill! YEA!

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  2. I love grilled vegetables, the mayo mixture is so different, I will have to try this. Hope you share this on our BBQ Block Party on Thursday.
    http://easylifemealandpartyplanning.blogspot.com/

    See you there

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  3. Oh I love this idea!! Thank you for sharing with Simple Supper Tuesday.

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  4. This is a great idea! I often make baked potatoes when we grill steaks, but I think I'll try this next time! Thanks for the inspiration and for visiting me at Five Heart Home. Have a wonderful 4th!

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  5. Thanks for linking this to What'd You Do This Weekend? I love grilled veggies and these sound good. Great pictures.

    Have a great grilling 4th!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa

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  6. These sound great!! Thanks for linking up to Good Tastes Tuesday! Happy Independence Day!

    Blessings, Heather

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  7. :O GRILLED POTATOES?! That's it, Lori! I'm coming round for dinner! :) These look amazing & perfect for summer! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!

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    1. Thank you!!! They were very good and during summer, I'll grill just about anything!

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  8. This looks great!! There's a new Link-up Party going on this weekend over at One Sharendipity Place and we'd love to have you join in! Here's the Link! http://thet2women.com/one-sharendipity-place-link-up-9/

    Thanks,

    All of us at The T2Women

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    1. Thank you. I'm hopping on over now to check out the party

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  9. I am such a sucker for grilled potatoes. these look great. Thanks for linking up to Friday food frenzy this week. Hope to see you again next week.

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  10. Hi Lori,
    I can't wait to try these with the fresh potatoes that we have from the garden. Have a fantastic week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  11. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured this week on Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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