Grilled Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Skewers Recipe

• 1 1/2 pounds smoked beef sausage 

• 32 medium shrimp peeled and deveined 

• 1 tablesppon favorite BBQ rub 

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil spray 

• 2 tablespoons favorite BBQ sauce 

• 1 large yellow onion cut into wedges

• bell pepper cut into wedges

• 8 wooden skewers soaked in water for minimum 30 minutes

Step 1

Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (best to let them soak overnight), so they do not burn on the grill. 

Step 2

Cut the smoked sausage into 32 equal-sized pieces. Remove all the shells from the shrimp. 

Step 3

Assemble the skewers by alternating 4 pieces of sausage with 4 shrimp placing onion and bell pepper where you want.

Step 4

Gently sprinkle the sausage and shrimp with the BBQ rub. 

Step 5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 600 degrees F. Spray with oil just before adding the skewers. 

Step 6

Grill the skewers for 5 minutes on each side. 

Step 7

Brush lightly with the BBQ sauce then cook for 1 minute. Turn and add BBQ sauce to the other side and cook for 1 minute or until the glaze sets.  

Remove to a serving plate and serve while hot.