Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Skewers Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., In a small saucepan, combine the Cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. Keep warm. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting once with reserved marinade. Serve with Cajun butter.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE SKEWERS

Steps:

• To make the Cajun seasoning, in a small container with a tight-fitting lid, stir together the garlic, onion, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, salt and black pepper. Cover and shake vigorously to mix. Use immediately, or store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month. You will need 2 Tbs. of the seasoning for this recipe.
• If using wooden skewers, soak 6 to 12 skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Bring a large saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and corn and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice water to stop the cooking.
• Using kitchen shears, snip open the shell along the length of the back of each shrimp. Then, using the tip of a small knife, cut a shallow groove along the length of the vein and lift it out. Thread the shrimp, sausages and vegetables onto the skewers, dividing them evenly. Place the skewers on a tray or platter and sprinkle them evenly with the Cajun seasoning. Let stand while you prepare the fire.
• Prepare a medium fire in a grill. Brush and oil the grill grate.
• Place the skewers on the grill directly over the heat. Cook, turning once with tongs, until the shrimp turn creamy white and the potatoes are tender, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Slide the shrimp, sausages and vegetables off the skewers onto a platter and serve immediately.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE SKEWERS | KOBE ROUX

Steps:

• FOR THE KOBE ROUX CREAM SAUCE.
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice.
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or more, to taste*.
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning.
• DIRECTIONS:.
• 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, crushed red pepper, 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 or charcoal grill over medium high heat. Add skewers 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.