Cajun Shrimp Skewers
This Cajun Shrimp Skewers recipe is an easy and delicious summertime BBQ dish for lunch or dinner. Smoky, savoury, and flavourful, this dish comes together in only 15 minutes. Mouthwatering and plump, these Cajun flavoured shrimp are going to be your new family favourite.
Servings: 4 people
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