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Shrimp Boil Skewers with Corn, Sausage, and Potatoes: The Ultimate Grilled Feast

Shrimp Boil Skewers with Corn, Sausage and Potatoes
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Every summer, our backyard came alive with the smell of grilled corn and smoky sausage. This Shrimp Boil Skewers recipe brings those memories to life—easy to make, fun to eat, and packed with bold Cajun flavor. Perfect for family cookouts, it’s a hands-on feast that turns any evening into a celebration. Gather your loved ones, light the grill, and dig in!

Ingredients

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Spicy Cajun Butter:

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp chile powder

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Skewers:

  • 1 lb baby potatoes (red or yellow)

  • 1 lb unpeeled shrimp

  • 1 lb smoked andouille sausage, sliced

  • 4 ears corn (cut into 4–6 pieces each)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Make the Cajun Butter: Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Stir in spices and let it sizzle for 30 seconds. Set aside.

  • Boil the Potatoes: Cook potatoes in boiling water for 7–8 minutes until just fork tender. Drain and cool.

  • Assemble Skewers: Add 3 shrimp, 3 sausage slices, 3 potatoes, and 2 corn pieces to each skewer.

  • Grill Time: Brush generously with Cajun butter. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

  • Serve Hot: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Dig in!

Notes

✔️ Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling—this keeps them from burning on the grill.

✔️ Pre-cook the potatoes until just tender—this ensures everything cooks evenly on the skewer.

✔️ Leave the shrimp shells on if you want extra flavor and juiciness (but you can peel them if you prefer less mess).

✔️ Use a grill pan if you don’t want to fire up the outdoor grill—still gets a lovely char!

✔️ Don’t skip the lemon—a squeeze right before serving brightens up all the flavors.

✔️ Prep ahead: You can boil the potatoes and make the butter early, then just assemble and grill when you’re ready to eat.

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