Description
Zesty, smoky shrimp boil skewers loaded with tender shrimp, corn, and sausage—bold flavors perfect for summer grilling or outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp & Protein
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 ears corn, cut into 1-inch rounds
Seasonings & Sauces
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To Serve
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Skewers, soaked if wooden
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, until just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread shrimp, sausage slices, cooked potatoes, and corn rounds onto the skewers, alternating ingredients for each skewer.
- Season the Skewers: Brush the assembled skewers generously with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once and basting with any remaining garlic butter, until the shrimp are opaque and a light char appears.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over top.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of smoked paprika or cayenne to the garlic butter.
- You can par-cook the potatoes a day ahead to save time.
- Swap smoked sausage for andouille or turkey sausage, if preferred.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or cool coleslaw for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 2 skewers)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 170mg