Description
Grilled sausage & shrimp kabobs blend Mediterranean flavors with smoky char. Colorful skewers combine zesty Italian sausage, succulent shrimp, and charred vegetables for a delightful summer meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 12 oz (340 g) smoked or andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Fresh parsley or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: Immerse wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
- Create Marinade: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to craft a zesty flavor base.
- Marinate Proteins: Thoroughly coat shrimp in the aromatic mixture, allowing 15-20 minutes for flavor absorption and tenderizing.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, bell peppers, and onions onto pre-soaked skewers, creating a colorful and balanced composition.
- Prepare Grill: Heat grill to medium-high temperature (375-400°F), ensuring optimal cooking conditions for proteins and vegetables.
- Grill Kabobs: Carefully place assembled skewers on hot grates, rotating periodically to achieve even cooking. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for shrimp to turn pink and opaque while sausage develops a slight char.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer grilled kabobs to a serving platter, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to stop them from charring during grilling, ensuring safe and even cooking.
- Maximize Marinade Flavor: Let shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes to deeply absorb the zesty lemon, garlic, and herb flavors, creating a more intense taste experience.
- Achieve Perfect Grill Marks: Maintain medium-high grill temperature (375-400°F) and rotate kabobs regularly to create beautiful char lines and ensure even cooking of both shrimp and sausage.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap pork sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner option, or use plant-based sausage alternatives for vegetarian guests while keeping the same delicious marinade and grilling technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg