Grill Your Seafood this Season!

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Grilling is not just for beef or chicken. Seafood is excellent, healthy and delicious on the grill.  And not just shrimp; you can grill scallops, trout, mahi mahi, tilapia, salmon, swordfish, halibut, tuna and on and on, but for now, let’s discuss shrimp because in my opinion, shopping for shrimp can be a bit overwhelming.  With so many options at the shelf, let’s look at size first; below is a chart of the various sizes.  Extra large (and above) raw shrimp are the ideal choice for grilling, however, smaller shrimp can be placed on skewers for the same great eating experience. 

Another consideration is whether to buy raw or cooked shrimp.  Buy raw if you plan to grill or use as an ingredient, to avoid overcooking.  Cooked shrimp is perfect served immediately as an appetizer or in salads, or cold with cocktail sauce.  At Safeway, look for Waterfront Bistro seafood options, for the best quality and selection. 

Below are simple tips for grilling shrimp:

- Once your grill is heated, place larger shrimp or skewered smaller shrimp directly on grill, leaving room between each shrimp or skewer.

- Brush the shrimp with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic.

- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink, turning the shrimp and/or skewers once halfway through cooking time.

- Remove from the heat & serve

Find more grilling tips and recipes on site.

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I not shopping anymore at Safeway after hearing about this offensive,  not funny, degrading to women joke  made about Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.

You wonder how Safeway treats women within its organization?

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David, below is a brief statement from Bob Gordon:

“I sincerely apologize if the opening comments I made at the recent annual stockholders meeting offended anyone. As these comments have been interpreted, they are not a reflection of my personal beliefs or that of my employer. I understand how my comments have impacted others and I hope they will accept my apology.”