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Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Cathy Roma Published: Aug 10, 2018

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Shrimp and sausage skewers are summertime surf and turf…quick and easy grilling for hot, sultry days.

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Surf and turf. What does your mind conjure up when you hear those words?

Is it filet mignon and lobster tail? NY strip and king crab? Well, as much as I love my kids (and as much as they would love a juicy steak paired with buttery lobster on a Tuesday), that’s just not in the cards for an everyday meal. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have our very own version of, shall we call it, a realistic surf and turf.

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

 

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Today we’re serving our surf and turf skewered. Brined and marinated shrimp are threaded with onion, chunks of sausage and sweet bell peppers. The skewers are packed with flavor; the zesty marinade is seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, fresh herbs, and garlic. You can use your favorite flavor of sausage in this recipe, andouille or kielbasa both work well here. My boys prefer the smokiness of kielbasa to the creole spiced andouille, but why not mix it up to suit your tastes?

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Tips for Flavorful Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

  1. Make sure you use a sausage that is fully cooked. The shrimp cook in a matter of minutes so you don’t have the luxury of using an uncooked sausage as the cooking times won’t match up. You would either be left with burnt, rubbery shrimp or uncooked sausage and no one wants either of those.
  2. Use uniform pieces of pepper and onion so they can cook and caramelize in minutes.
  3. I’ve waxed poetic about the benefit of a dry brine before and I’ll do it again! Uncooked shrimp are tossed with a couple tablespoons of salt and sugar about an hour or so before grilling. This yields extra tender and tasty shrimp that can stand up to the high heat of the grill. Just be sure to rinse the shrimp very well before popping them into the marinade.
  4. Thread those shrimp in a “C” on the skewer so they don’t dangle and get stuck in the grates.
  5. Medium – high heat and a quick cooking time yield the best results. Tender shrimp, sausage and vegetables, with just the right amount of char!

So delicious, so easy and good enough for company or a simple weeknight dinner. Looking for another easy summer skewer? Be sure to try my margarita grilled shrimp. Have the best weekend!

Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

5 from 2 votes
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
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Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Brining/Marinating Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
36 mins
 

Shrimp and sausage skewers are summertime surf and turf...quick and easy grilling for hot, sultry days.

Course: Dinner/Grilling, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp and sausage skewers
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 684 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs shrimp, tail-on, peeled, and deveined (about 16-20 per lb)
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
Skewers
  • marinated shrimp
  • 2 lbs sausage, fully cooked (kielbasa or andouille)
  • 2 sweet bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces (red, yellow or orange)
  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
Instructions
  1. Stir together the sugar and salt, add the shrimp and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for 30 mins - 1 hour.

  2. Place the brined shrimp in a colander and rinse very well with cold water.

Marinade
  1. Whisk together all of the ingredients and add the shrimp. Cover, refrigerate and marinate the shrimp for 30 mins - 1 hr.

Make the Skewers
  1. Heat the grill to med/high heat.

  2. Thread alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, peppers and onion on skewers. It's easiest if you skewer the shrimp through the head and tail forming a "c" so they don't fall through the grill. 

  3. Grill, turning once, until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 6 mins.

Recipe Notes

Special Equipment: Metal skewers for grilling

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 684 Calories from Fat 468
% Daily Value*
Fat 52g80%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 365mg122%
Sodium 3622mg157%
Potassium 468mg13%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 1150IU23%
Vitamin C 47.6mg58%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 4.5mg25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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My food philosophy is simple: everything in moderation. Sweet, savory, healthy, decadent…food, like life, is all about balance. I rely on my background as a trained chef/mom to create family-friendly recipes that will inspire you to cook, not complicate your life.

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  1. Jeff says

    July 22, 2020 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was awesome! Thank you for sharing it. I followed it exactly, and used andouille sausage. Ir was easy to prepare, and delicious. I will definitely make it again.

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    • Cathy Roma says

      August 3, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      SO glad you enjoyed the recipe Jeff. Love andouille!!

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