Cajun Shrimp Skewers
This Cajun Shrimp Skewers is an easy and practical summertime BBQ dish for lunch or dinner. This is a gluten-free dish, which takes only 15 minutes to be ready.
Servings 4 people
Calories 112kcal
Ingredients
For Cajun Skewers shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, but with tail on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon homemade Cajun seasoning
- 6 medium wooden skewers
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling (It will avoid burning of the sticks).
- In a large bowl add shrimp, olive oil, garlic and Cajun seasoning. Mix everything together.
- Skewer 5 shrimp on each damp skewer.
- Gas grill: If you need to clean the grates, use a steel grill brush to do so. Then, dip a wad of paper towel into cooking oil and wipe the grates. This step is important to prevent the shrimp from sticking to the grates. Turn all burners on medium-high, cover, and heat the grill until it reaches 450 degrees F.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimps are pink and fully cooked.
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Notes
- Always pat dry the shrimp before using it so the olive oil and seasoning will stick better to the shrimp.
- I recommend using larger shrimp as they're easier to skewer.
- Buying peeled and deveined shrimp is a great time saver.
- To store: Store leftover shrimp in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Remove the shrimp from the skewers before storing them.
- To reheat: You can reheat this Cajun shrimp in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1482mg | Potassium: 140mg