Is it even a cookout if shrimp and sausage kebabs aren’t on the grill? They cook quickly, they’re colorful, and they make any cookout feel elevated without requiring a ton of work.
I love combining shrimp, smoked turkey sausage, pineapple, and red peppers because you get a little smoky flavor, sweetness, and char all in one bite. The pineapple caramelizes beautifully on the grill and pairs perfectly with the seafood.
These are seasoned simply with Old Bay, lemon pepper, and olive oil because honestly, the grill does most of the work.
Ingredients
- Peeled and deveined shrimp, tail on
- Smoked turkey sausage
- Pineapple chunks
- Red bell pepper
- Olive oil
- Old Bay seasoning
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Metal skewers
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp, pineapple, sausage, and red pepper to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with Old Bay and lemon pepper seasoning.
Thread everything onto metal skewers, alternating the ingredients throughout.
Place the kebabs onto the grill and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the shrimp are fully cooked through and lightly charred to your liking.
Serve immediately.
Tips for the Best Shrimp Kebabs
- Keeping the tails on the shrimp helps them hold their shape while grilling.
- Metal skewers work best because they conduct heat and help everything cook evenly.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp or they’ll become rubbery.
- Pineapple adds the perfect sweetness against the smoky sausage.
The Perfect Summer Grill Recipe
These shrimp and sausage kebabs are easy enough for a casual weeknight dinner but impressive enough for a Memorial Day cookout. They’re colorful, flavorful, and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Shrimp and Sausage Kebabs
Ingredients
- 1 lb Peeled and deveined shrimp, tail on
- 1 lb Smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1 inch rounds
- Pineapple chunks, to taste
- Red bell pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Lemon pepper seasoning
- Metal skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp, pineapple, sausage, and red pepper to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with Old Bay and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Thread everything onto metal skewers, alternating the ingredients throughout.
- Place the kebabs onto the grill and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the shrimp are fully cooked through and lightly charred to your liking. Cook time will vary based on the size of shrimp. I used large shrimp for refrence.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
