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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
5 from 6 votes

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

These cute skewers are packed with juicy sausage and shrimp with homemade cajun seasoning. And the flavors are AH-MAZING!

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 30 skewers
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped fresh
For the Sriracha cream sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or more, to taste*
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

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  1. To make the Sriracha cream sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha and condensed milk in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Thread shrimp and sausage onto 4-inch-long skewers or toothpicks.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.