The warmer weather is here, which means less time cooking and more time outside, doing other things. We went on a long 6-mile walk and when we got home, I just didn’t really feel like cooking a lot. No worries though. I still made a simple, yet delicious dinner. Often times, simple things are the best things. I made some spicy garlic and chili shrimp and Andouille sausage skewers that just seemed to really hit the spot.
Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Skewers
2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2-3/4 lb Andouille sausage links
1 red bell pepper, cut in large chunks
1 green bell pepper cut in large chunks
1/4 red onion, cut in large chunks
1-2 TBSP garlic
2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp aji amarillo chili powder (yellow garlic), optional
1/4 cup olive oil
Brown the sausage on all sides, cooking for about 3 minutes per side. Let the sausages cool for just a bit, then cut them in large chunks. You are only par cooking the sausages, since they will cook more on the grill.
Mix everything together and let marinate for at least 1/2 hour before putting it on the skewers. Once skewered, you can put them in the refrigerator until you are ready to put them on the grill to cook. Reserve the extra marinade for later.
Once you are ready, put the skewers on a hot grill and grill them up.
When everything is done, heat up the sauce and pour over the skewers, then serve over rice. I used my leftover arroz verde, which was a perfect match. I also had some of my lemon pepper cornbread I served to complete the meal Lemon and Pepper Cornbread My wine choice was a cool, crisp, citrusy chardonnay. A perfect meal for a perfect day. Of course, we enjoyed it outside on the deck.
Stay safe and stay well Everyone. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 
Looks and sounds delicious. I will bared that in mind when I wanted cook some simple but delicious next time.
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Thank you. Please let me know what you think when you do make it. 🙂
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Will do.
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Sounds good. 🙂
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Two of my favorites: shrimp and sausage of any kind. I would be in meat paradise.
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Yes, please!
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It’s so good. Simply and delicious. 🙂
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I like spicy food, but I can’t eat it. Burns waaayy too much. But I love skewers! This is a great idea for the grill.
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You don’t have to make it spicy if you don’t like. Make it to your liking. 🙂
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This. Looks. Amazing. 👁👁🍃🍤
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Thank you. They came out really good. 🙂
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When I don’t feel like cooking, I order out or toss in a frozen pizza. For you, it just means you don’t cook a four-course meal. LOL.
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🙂 🙂 🙂 Yeah, that pretty much sums it up. 🙂
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Oh, YUM.
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Thank you. It came out very good too. 🙂
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Interesting combination! It looks so good 😋
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Thank you. It’s actually a pretty common combination n the South.
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