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VISIT LIVEFIREREPUBLIC.COM6 ears of corn, chopped into medallions and par-boiled
3 dozen baby potatoes, sliced hasselback-style and par-boiled
3 red onions, chopped into bite-sized pieces and soaked in water for 15 minutes prior to cooking
2-3 pounds raw prawns, 8-12 count, deveined and peeled, but leave tail on
6-8 uncooked Italian sausages, sliced into medallions
Olive oil
½ cup Head Country Championship Seasoning, High Plains Heat
1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried mustard
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar
Kosher salt and fresh ground peppercorn, to taste
12-18 metal skewers, or wooden skewers soaked in water for one hour prior to use
Fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish
Parboil corn and scored potatoes to near done, then drain and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, chop onion into chunks and soak in water to mellow the bite. Peel prawns, leaving tail intact, and place back in refrigerator until ready to season, skewer and grill.
Slice raw sausage into medallions and rest under cover at room temperature until ready to season, skewer and grill.
In a large mixing bowl, toss prepared ingredients with olive oil, then coat liberally with a combination of Head Country High Plains Heat Championship Seasoning, all remaining spices, kosher salt, and fresh ground peppercorn, to taste.
Drive skewer carefully through the center of the corn, lengthwise across the potato’s hasselback slices, and be sure to wrap the prawns around the sausages—skewering both proteins together. The onion is a great divider, and bookending the skewers with corn or potatoes will be helpful in keeping all contents firmly secured. Be cautious to not overcrowd the skewer.
Preheat grill to high heat. Simply lay the skewers on the hottest grill grates, searing both sides of the skewers for 3-4 minutes over direct heat with the grill lid open. Pay attention to not overcook the prawns or undercook the sausage—it's a delicate balance because of the lean prawn and fatty composition of the sausage. Because the corn and potatoes were nearly cooked-through via boil before skewering, when prawns and sausages are finished, the rest of the kabob will be, too.
Remove kabobs immediately from the grill and set aside to rest.
Serve family-style, finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and simply garnish with fresh chopped herbs.
