Andouille Skewers and Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skewers are truly unfussy to throw together and loaded with flavor. Jumbo shrimp and andouille sausage are tossed with olive oil, lemon juice and kitchen-made cajun seasoning blend, threaded onto skewers and grilled! Serves 4.

Shrimp + andouille sausage + cajun spice = what is quite possibly my regular combination.

Since I made jambalaya back in the spring, I can’t get the spicy combination of shrimp, andouille and cajun spices out of my head. There’s something about the spicy combination that has me salivating only thinking about it.

With that being said, it’s summer and prime grilling season so why not throw them together and onto the grill?

To Make These Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skewers Gather:

• peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 16/20 (tails on or off)
• andouille sausage – we like (aidells) chicken andouille
• olive oil
• fresh lemon juice
• cajun seasoning
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Preheat your grill to 400℉ (or 200℃).

In a large mixing bowl, add the andouille and shrimp.

Add 1-1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, a generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Measure and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the juice of 1/2 a lemon.

Toss well to combine.

Work quickly, skewering the shrimp and sausage. If you let the shrimp sit too long in the lemon juice, the acidity of the lemon juice with “cook” the shrimp.

I wrap the shrimp around the sausage before sticking a skewer through both. In doing so, this ensures that everyone will get 4 shrimp and sausages per skewer.

Grill your grates with olive oil prior to preheating to 400°. Once preheated, place the skewers on the grates, close the lid and cook for 3 minutes.

Use tongs to turn the skewers and repeat for 3 more minutes.

Remove the shrimp from grill and serve.

Serve with a sprinkle of minced fresh parsley for a burst of freshness and color.

Perfectly spicy and so savory. A regular here how straightforward this is to throw together and that they take little to no time on the grill.

These are great as is with a few dashes of hot sauce. However, I have served them with rice and grilled corn on the cob. And I’ve also whipped them into a cajun shrimp and andouille pasta. So many options!

Enjoy! And if you give this Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skewers recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!