Description
These Sausage & Shrimp Kabobs are smoky, juicy, and bursting with bold flavors. Perfect for grilling or broiling, this easy recipe features succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (16–20 count, peeled and deveined)
- Smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1-inch pieces
- Bell peppers (assorted colors), cut into 1-inch pieces
- Red onion, cut into wedges
- Zucchini or summer squash, sliced into thick half-moons
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice and zest
- Garlic, minced
- Smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp and veggies: Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Cut sausage and veggies into pieces.
- Make the lemon-garlic glaze: Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, juice, garlic, and spices.
- Marinate quickly (5–15 minutes): Coat shrimp in half of the glaze; toss sausage and veggies in the other half.
- Skewer like a pro: Thread sausage, shrimp, and veggies onto skewers with space in between.
- Grill or broil: Cook skewers on medium-high heat until shrimp are pink and sausage is charred.
- Baste and finish: Brush with reserved glaze, rest, and sprinkle with herbs.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate skewers with sides or on their own.
Notes
For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes before grilling. Avoid over-marinating shrimp to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: kabobs, shrimp, sausage, grilling, dinner, easy recipe