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Grilled Cajun Skewers

Shrimp, smoked sausage, chicken, bell pepper, and onion skewers grilled with a cajun seasoning. Served with a cajun garlic butter.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 9 skewers
Author Olivia Lam

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tbsp Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (½ tsp if you want it spicier)
  • ½ tbsp Dried Oregano
  • ¾ tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ¾ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¾ lb Peeled and Deveined Large Shrimp
  • 5 oz Smoked Andouille Sausage (cut into ½ inch slices)
  • 12 oz Chicken Breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • ½ Medium Onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley
  • ½ tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
  • Lemon Wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until the spices are evenly combined. Scoop out 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture and set it aside to make the butter later on.
  • Add the shrimp, sausage, chicken, red and green bell pepper, and onion into a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and sprinkle the remaining cajun seasoning on top. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • If using bamboo skewers, make sure they've been soaking in water before assembling the skewers. Assemble the skewers to your preference. I started with a piece of chicken followed by a piece of red bell pepper, green bell pepper and onion. Then I added on a slice of sausage and finished with a shrimp. I repeated these layers one more time.
  • Preheat your grill over medium high heat for at least 5 minutes then grease the grill grates. Add on the skewers and close the lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. When the skewers are fully cooked, remove them from the grill.
  • Combine the melted butter, 1 teaspoon of reserved cajun seasoning, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Mix until combined. Brush the butter mixture onto the skewers. Serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired and enjoy!