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Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

These grilled Cajun shrimp skewers are so quick and easy with minimal prep and served with the most amazing garlic butter sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Grilled Shrimp
  • 1 ½ pounds jumbo peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For the Cajun Butter Sauce
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

To Make the Grilled Shrimp
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  1. Heat up your grill while you prepare the shrimp. Add the peeled, deveined and dried shrimp to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, add in the olive oil, cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture over the shrimp and toss to combine. Add the shrimp to skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side. While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the cajun garlic butter.
To Make the Cajun Garlic Butter
  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add in the garlic and sauté for about 15 seconds. Careful not to brown it, or it will become bitter.
  2. Add in the cajun seasoning lemon juice and zest. Allow to continue cooking for about 10 seconds longer, then remove from the heat. Serve on the side of the shrimp while still warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.