Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeño Cajun Butter
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeño Cajun Butter
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We love these grilled shrimp skewers with jalapeño cajun butter as an easy appetizer or quick main dish. Perfect for grilling season and that butter just steals the show.
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Ingredients
- 800 g (1½lb) peeled shrimp deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
for the jalapeño cajun butter
- ½ cup butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- lemon juice to taste
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- Place bamboo skewers in boiling water and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the shrimp in a medium bowl then drizzle over the olive oil and add the cajun seasoning and salt.
- Toss to coat the shrimp then thread 4 marinated shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers.
- Grill the shrimp in a hot grill pan or outdoor grill for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp are cooked through.
- To make the butter, heat a pan or saucepan over medium high heat then add the butter.
- Allow to melt then add the garlic, chopped jalapeño, seasoning and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Serve the shrimp with the jalapeño butter for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
1983mg
(83%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
2398IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1983mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2398IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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