Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 12.8-ounce package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more, to taste*)
• 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Steps

1. 1

   To make the Sriracha cream sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha and condensed milk in a small bowl; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion powder, oregano and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Thread shrimp and sausage onto 4-inch-long skewers or toothpicks.

4. 4

   Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and grill until shrimp are opaque and sausage is slightly softened, about 3 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Serve immediately with Sriracha cream sauce, garnished with chives, if desired.