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Sausage & Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

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By: the Evinks42 Comments
Posted: 03/25/19 Updated: 11/06/20

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These Sausage and Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are packed with flavor and super easy! They are the perfect way to make dinner on the grill when you are busy yet these skewers are fancy enough to serve at your next BBQ!

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Shrimp Kabobs

These fun Shrimp Kabobs are one of my favorite meals for a quick weeknight meal. I always love eating shrimp and when you add the smoked sausage into these Grilled Shrimp Kabobs they are so delicious. Two of my favorites in one. The addition of BBQ Seasoning on these Shrimp Kabobs provides just the right amount of zest. They just might be my new favorite kabob recipe! Actually, old since I’ve been making them for years!

Guys it’s all about getting the meal on the table, right?

Quick and easy – big flavor that is made quickly on the grill!

Kabobs are always an great weeknight meal. It’s fun to eat (food with a handle, gotta love that!) and these grilled shrimp kabobs are easy and delicious!

Can you believe my kids actually love them too? My oldest child, who’s only six, LOVES shrimp so she’s snitching the middle child’s shrimp off her plate when she’s not looking, but the middle child is doing the exact same with the smoked sausage! They each have a different favorite so it works out great!

How long do you cook shrimp kabobs on the grill?

Not long at all, even with the shrimp wrapped around the sausage, these only take about three minutes per side. Easy and quick, right?!!

Don’t forget if you are using wooden skewers to make the kabobs, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes before grilling!

Do you grill shrimp with the shell on?

You certainly can, but for this recipe be sure to remove the shells first. The shrimp for this recipe needs to be shelled and deveined.

sausage and shrimp skewers on grill

What do I need to make grilled shrimp kabobs

  • Smoked sausage
  • Shrimp jumbo, tail-on, peeled and deveined
  • Olive oil
  • Barbecue Seasoning

Can you believe it? Only four things on your shopping list for these delicious Shrimp Kabobs. Well, probably three because I’m guessing you already have olive oil on hand!

How do I make Sausage and Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

  1. Preheat grill to 350 degrees.
  2. Make sure the grill grates are clean.
  3. Cut sausage into about 1” slices (the same thickness as the shrimp).
  4. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. 
  5. Place shrimp in a bowl. 
  6. Add sausage, olive oil and Barbecue Seasoning, toss to combine.
  7. Tuck the sausage slices in the “C” curve of the shrimp, thread them on the skewers. 
  8. Grill over medium-high heat until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

Sausage and shrimp kababs on grill

I purchase shelled and deveined shrimp, but what if you can’t find those or your store doesn’t carry deveined shrimp? It’s really not hard to do, let me walk you thru this.

How to clean and devein shrimp

  • Start by rinsing the shrimp under cold water.
  • Discard any shrimp that are slimy, look or smell spoiled. The shrimp should smell fresh and like the ocean, discard any that aren’t!
  • Peel raw shrimp, start underneath, where their legs are attached and just peel them off. I left the tail segment, but that’s just for looks, remove if you’d prefer.
  • To devein the shrimp run a pairing knife down the middle of the back to expose the vein.
  • Lift it out and discard, rinse well.

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4.80 from 5 votes

Sausage and Shrimp Kabobs

These Sausage and Shrimp Kabobs are packed with flavor and super easy! They are the perfect way to make dinner on the grill when you are busy yet these skewers are fancy enough to serve at your next BBQ!
Prep:15 mins
Cook:5 mins
Total:20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz smoked sausage rope
  • 12 oz shrimp jumbo, tail-on, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Barbecue Seasoning
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Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 350 degrees F. Make sure grill grates are clean.
  • Cut sausage into about 1'' slices, the same thickness as the shrimp.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in bowl. Add sausage, olive oil and Barbecue Seasoning, toss to combine.
  • Tuck the sausage slices in the "C" curve of the shrimp and then thread them onto skewers.
  • Grill over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, flip and grill until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Serve immediately.

Tips

If you are using wooden skewers remember to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from catching on fire when you grill.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 255kcal (13%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 18g (36%), Fat: 17g (26%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Cholesterol: 183mg (61%), Sodium: 922mg (40%), Potassium: 186mg (5%), Vitamin A: 130IU (3%), Vitamin C: 2.9mg (4%), Calcium: 135mg (14%), Iron: 3.5mg (19%)
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  1. Karen Jacobs says

    Posted on 7/21/22 at 12:34 pm

    Can I use andouille sausage?

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 7/22/22 at 8:21 am

      Yes that should work fine!

      Reply
  2. Eric says

    Posted on 6/25/22 at 12:00 pm

    Can you smoke on a pellet grill, and which flavor

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 6/27/22 at 9:15 am

      You could smoke on the pellet grill, but it’s going to be done rather quickly so I’m not sure how much of the smoked flavor it would soak up. I’d do a hickory or pecan pellet.

      Reply
  3. Jessicca says

    Posted on 5/14/22 at 6:34 am

    5 stars
    Love this, huge crowd pleaser!!

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 5/16/22 at 8:43 am

      Awesome to hear Jessicca! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Lori says

    Posted on 5/9/22 at 10:23 pm

    Can these be done in the oven?

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 5/16/22 at 8:45 am

      Yes just put them on a baking sheet or a wire rack on a baking sheet and cook according to directions.

      Reply
  5. Henry says

    Posted on 11/24/19 at 2:54 pm

    What is the green garnish ?

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 11/26/19 at 1:26 pm

      Fresh chopped parsley.

      Reply
  6. Patty says

    Posted on 7/3/19 at 3:13 pm

    I have a bag of “extra small” shrimp to use up, and a “ring” of eckrige smoked sausage…will these work??

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/4/19 at 4:56 pm

      I would just alternate the shrimp and sausage instead of trying to tuck the sausage in the shrimp since they are smaller. Just make sure not to overcook the shrimp since they are smaller!

      Reply
  7. Cbear says

    Posted on 7/2/19 at 2:55 pm

    Does this make 6 skewers?

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/4/19 at 4:57 pm

      It really depends how big your skewers are, but yes I got 6 skewers when I make them!

      Reply
  8. Marie says

    Posted on 6/24/19 at 12:58 am

    How much BBQ seasoning do you use

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 6/24/19 at 6:27 pm

      Hey Marie! It’s 2 Tbsp like it states in the recipe!

      Reply
  9. Linda says

    Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:26 pm

    What kind of smoked sausage do you use?

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 5/28/19 at 1:59 pm

      We use a Kielbasa usually but you can use anything!

      Reply
  10. Cindy says

    Posted on 5/21/19 at 5:45 pm

    Can I make these ahead of time and let sit in fridge until ready to grill?

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 5/24/19 at 2:12 am

      Yes that should work fine.

      Reply
  11. Carol says

    Posted on 5/13/19 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious ? thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 5/16/19 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks for coming back and leaving a comment and rating Carol! Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  12. kimmy says

    Posted on 5/11/19 at 2:32 am

    4 stars
    what are the best side dishes to goes well withe the kakobs

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 5/13/19 at 5:45 pm

      You could do a pasta salad, fresh fruit, I like grilled asparagus and sweet potatoes with these too!

      Reply
      • kimmy says

        Posted on 5/14/19 at 12:08 am

        thank you for the tips

  13. Christina Cummings says

    Posted on 4/4/19 at 7:57 pm

    Can you cook these in the oven ..if so wut temp and how long

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:00 pm

      I would just broil them a few minutes on each side, make sure to soak the skewers in water if you use wooden ones!

      Reply
      • Christina Cummings says

        Posted on 4/6/19 at 2:29 pm

        If i broil them in the oven how lobfmg do u think i should leave them in and if i should turn them while cooking?

      • Julie Evink says

        Posted on 4/8/19 at 5:05 pm

        I’d broil 2-3 minutes and flip it over and broil an addition 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque.

  14. Linda says

    Posted on 3/29/19 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    I’ll have to try these kabobs with smoked sausage. I make almost the same thing but use chorizo because we like the added spiciness. They do make a great dinner and love that there’s little cleanup afterwards.

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/1/19 at 1:54 pm

      That sounds excellent too when you want a kick!

      Reply
      • Patricia says

        Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:08 pm

        Do you cook the sausage first?

      • Julie Evink says

        Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:01 pm

        No it’s pre-cooked!

  15. Jenn says

    Posted on 3/29/19 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    Loving how the shrimp wrap the sausage on these and hellooooo delicious! Perfect for weekend grilling!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 4/1/19 at 1:54 pm

      They are! Always a hit!

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    Posted on 3/25/19 at 4:08 pm

    I have a question – could these be done in an Air Fryer and if so what temp and how long would you recommend?

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 3/25/19 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Julie! I’m sorry I haven’t ever tested it in an Air Fryer!

      Reply
  17. Cindy Hartline says

    Posted on 12/28/18 at 10:17 pm

    What barbeque seasoning do u recommend

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 1/2/19 at 1:57 am

      We use this McCormick’s one – https://amzn.to/2CKpAUn (affiliate link)

      Reply
    • Sandy Davenport says

      Posted on 6/18/19 at 4:37 pm

      I would use fresh Lime Juice!

      Reply
  18. Karly says

    Posted on 8/8/18 at 7:25 pm

    Delish!!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 8/20/18 at 4:59 pm

      One of our favorites!

      Reply

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