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Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp & Beef Sausage Skewers

These Cajun garlic butter shrimp and beef sausage skewers combine juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, bold Cajun seasoning, and a rich garlic butter glaze with honey and lemon. Grilled until tender and lightly charred, they make an easy seafood dinner ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 12 oz smoked beef sausage, sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Extra chopped parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • Small mixing bowl
  • pastry brush
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry, then toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
  3. Wrap each shrimp around a slice of smoked beef sausage and thread them onto the skewers, repeating until all the shrimp and sausage are used.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes if using, honey, lemon juice, and parsley.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing generously with the Cajun garlic butter as they cook.
  6. Brush the shrimp skewers with a little more garlic butter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning so they grill instead of steaming.
Wrap each shrimp around a thick sausage slice before threading it onto the skewer.
Brush the skewers generously with Cajun garlic butter while grilling for maximum flavor.
Use the red pepper flakes only if you want additional heat.
Cook the shrimp just until pink, opaque, and tender to avoid overcooking.
Finish with extra garlic butter, fresh parsley, and lemon wedges before serving.