Description
Juicy sausage & grilled shrimp kabobs combine Mediterranean flavors with smoky charred edges, creating a perfect summer grill sensation. Colorful peppers and zesty marinades elevate these skewers, promising a delightful feast you’ll savor bite after mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
Vegetables:
- 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
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare wooden skewers by submerging them in water for a minimum of 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together zesty olive oil, bright lemon juice, minced garlic, warm paprika, aromatic oregano, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Immerse shrimp in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated, and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes while gathering remaining ingredients.
- Create colorful kabobs by carefully threading marinated shrimp, sliced sausage, chunky bell peppers, and quartered onion pieces onto prepared skewers, alternating ingredients for visual appeal.
- Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, targeting around 375-400 degrees fahrenheit for optimal cooking conditions.
- Arrange assembled kabobs directly on grill grates, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating periodically to ensure even charring and consistent cooking.
- Monitor shrimp closely, looking for distinct pink coloration and translucent texture, while allowing sausage to develop slight caramelized edges.
- Transfer grilled kabobs to serving platter, enhancing presentation with fresh chopped parsley or complementary lemon wedges for additional brightness and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Prevent Wooden Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling to stop them from catching fire and ensure even cooking.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Let shrimp marinate longer than 15-20 minutes if possible, up to 30 minutes, to allow deeper absorption of herbs and spices.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap pork sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner option, or use plant-based sausage for vegetarian guests.
- Grill Temperature Tricks: Use medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding skewers to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming instead of grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg