Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Skewers

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 3 tablespoons granulated onion
• 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
• 6 small red potatoes, halved
• 2 ears corn, husks and silks removed, corn cut into rings 1 inch thick
• 24 large shrimp, in the shell about 1 lb. total
• 1 lb andouille sausage, thickly sliced crosswise

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 if using wooden skewers, soak 6 to 12 skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.
• 5 prepare a medium fire in a grill. brush and oil the grill grate.
• 6 place the skewers on the grill directly over the heat. cook, turning once with tongs, until the shrimp turn creamy and the potatoes are tender, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• 7 slide the shrimp, sausages and vegetables off the skewers onto a platter and serve immediately.