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Grilling with Lager: Skewers, Sausages, and Crispy (Boi) Pizzas

Spring is full swing, so fire up the grill and break out the lagers. These three tasty dishes—honey-helles shrimp skewers, dunkel-braised bratwurst, and grilled bock pizza—are designed for cooking over fire and for sharing.

Justin Kruger , Justin Wright May 11, 2024 - 13 min read

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Grilled Honey Helles Shrimp Skewers with Char-Roasted Spring Vegetables

cooking-with-beer-CBB39-2 Serves: 4

Shrimp

2 Tbs honey
8 oz (237 ml) helles (drink the rest!)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper as needed
1 lb (454 g) 21–25 ct shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp olive oil
Four 8" (20 cm) bamboo skewers, soaked in water overnight

Vegetables

1 lb (454 g) asparagus, woody stems removed
1 lb (454 g) spring onions, or green onions, roots removed
2 Tbs olive oil
Salt and pepper as needed
-4 oz (113 g) baby spinach
-4–6 leaves fresh basil
-2 sprigs fresh dill
-2 Tbs chopped chives

In a small bowl, mix the honey, beer, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

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