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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Yield: 30 skewers
Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
These cute skewers are packed with juicy sausage and shrimp with homemade cajun seasoning. And the flavors are AH-MAZING!
5 stars (2 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 12.8-ounce package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

For the Sriracha cream sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or more, to taste*
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • To make the Sriracha cream sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha and condensed milk in a small bowl; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion powder, oregano and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes.
  • Thread shrimp and sausage onto 4-inch-long skewers or toothpicks.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and grill until shrimp are opaque and sausage is slightly softened, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately with Sriracha cream sauce, garnished with chives, if desired.

Notes

*Sriracha is an Asian-style hot chili sauce and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.