Grilled Sausage Kabobs Recipe
These flavorful grilled sausage kabobs feature juicy turkey sausage paired with colorful bell peppers and red onion, seasoned with paprika and garlic powder, then basted with tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for a quick, vibrant meal ready in under 20 minutes, these skewers are ideal for outdoor grilling or an indoor grill pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (includes skewer soaking time preparation)
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (around 8 skewers)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Meat
- 14 ounces turkey sausage
Vegetables
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced into 1-inch pieces (orange or green bell pepper may be substituted)
- 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Herbs and Spices
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon oregano (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper (or to taste)
Oils and Sauces
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh herbs such as additional parsley, cilantro, basil, or mint
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium or medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates if needed. Alternatively, heat an indoor grill pan over high heat on the stovetop.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add turkey sausage, diced red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and minced parsley. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper over the mixture and toss again to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the sausage and vegetables alternately onto the skewers, aiming for about 8 skewers total. Arrange sausage pieces in varying directions for a visually appealing skewer.
- Grill Initial Side: Place the skewers on the grill grates or grill pan, close the lid if outdoors, and cook for 2 minutes to start browning.
- Rotate and Baste: Turn the skewers to a new side, brush with barbecue sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Continue Rotating and Basting: Repeat the rotation and brushing of barbecue sauce every 2 minutes, ensuring even cooking and caramelization on all sides.
- Finish Cooking: For outdoor grill, total cooking time is about 8 minutes; for an indoor grill pan, cook 10-12 minutes until sausage and veggies are charred to your liking. Monitor heat closely to prevent burning and adjust temperature as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, or mint over the finished kabobs before serving for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Use an indoor grill pan if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
- Adjust the types of bell peppers to your preference or what’s available.
- Rotate and baste frequently for even cooking and a delicious glaze.
- Keep an eye on grill heat as skewers can burn quickly.
- Feel free to customize seasoning quantities to your taste.
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