Grilled Garlic Cajun Shrimp Skewers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 skewers (serves 4-6)
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Garlic Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Description
This recipe begins with soaking wooden skewers to prevent burning. A sauce is prepared by simmering butter with minced garlic, Cajun spice blend, salt, and lemon juice, imparting a buttery, garlicky, and gently spiced flavor. The shrimp are skewered closely together to ensure uniform cooking and brushed liberally on both sides with the sauce, chilling briefly between applications to let the butter firm.
Grilling at around 400°F for about 2 minutes per side cooks the shrimp just until opaque and firm, avoiding toughness. After grilling, the reserved sauce is brushed on again to retain moisture and flavor. The final skewers carry a balanced heat with garlic richness and a hint of citrus from the lemon juice.
Serving these skewers hot from the grill pairs well with simple sides, highlighting the shrimp's seasoning. The marination method and grilling times are key to preserving juicy textures.
For convenience, buying pre-peeled, deveined large shrimp labeled "21-25 count" ensures proper size and preparation for skewering.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or 8 Tbsp, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 1 Tbsp Cajun spice provides light heat; it's not too spicy
- 1/2 tsp salt omit if using salted butter
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice from 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 lbs Shrimp 21-25 count*), peeled and deveined, uncooked, large
- 12 wooden skewers medium size
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water 30 min (reduces burning of the sticks). Preheat Grill to med/high (400˚F).
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat. Pour half of the mixture into a ramekin and leave remaining marinade in pan (You'll brush on half now and brush on remaining marinade after shrimp are grilled).
- Skewer 4 shrimp on each damp skewer without leaving spaces. Lay skewers flat on a rimmed cookie sheet. Brush one side of the skewered shrimp with sauce and refrigerate for 2 min until butter firms up. Flip shrimp over, brush second side and refrigerate 2 min until butter firms up.
- Place skewers on the barbie and grill shrimp with the lid on about 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer transparent. Remove shrimp from grill. Don't overcook or they will be rubbery. Brush on reserved sauce and serve.
Notes
- Use pre-peeled, deveined tail-on shrimp labeled "21-25 count" for optimal size and ease.
- Soak wooden skewers in water to reduce burning during grilling.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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