Description
Sizzling sausage & grilled shrimp kabobs bring Mediterranean coastal flavors to summer gatherings with bold, juicy ingredients. Colorful skewers combine smoky proteins and zesty seasonings, promising a delicious escape for hungry grill enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage 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
- Skewer Preparation: Immerse wooden skewers in water for a minimum of 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant flavor base.
- Seafood Infusion: Coat shrimp thoroughly in marinade and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes, enabling deep flavor absorption.
- Kabob Construction: Artfully thread alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage slices, bell peppers, and onion chunks onto prepared skewers, ensuring balanced ingredient distribution.
- Grill Ignition: Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature (375-400°F), creating optimal cooking environment for perfect caramelization and char.
- Culinary Grilling: Position kabobs on heated grill grates, rotating periodically to ensure even cooking. Grill for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp transform to pink and opaque, and sausage develops a delectable slight char.
- Presentation: Transfer grilled kabobs to serving platter, garnishing with fresh parsley or zesty lemon wedges to enhance visual appeal and provide complementary citrus notes.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent charring and potential fire risks during grilling.
- Allow shrimp to marinate between 15-20 minutes maximum to prevent protein breakdown and maintain optimal texture without becoming mushy.
- Maintain medium-high heat around 375-400°F to ensure even cooking and beautiful caramelization without overcooking delicate shrimp.
- Thread ingredients with small gaps between them to promote consistent heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking on kabobs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg