Cajun Grilled Shrimp
These cajun grilled shrimp are seasoned with a bold and spicy cajun seasoning blend and grilled for maximum flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Barbecue, Cajun
Keyword: Cajun Grilled Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch
- 2 pounds deveined 21/25 shrimp tail on
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Preheat. Turn on the grill and preheat it to High (400-450 degrees F).
Make the seasoning. Combine all ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a bowl except for the cayenne pepper. Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and taste for heat level. Continue adding until you reach your desired spice.
Skewer. Slide the shrimp onto skewers, ensuring that each one is secured.
Season the shrimp. Pour melted butter into a bowl and add the homemade Cajun seasoning. Brush the seasoned butter onto the shrimp skewers.
Oil the grill grates. Pour 2 Tablespoons of a high heat cooking oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable oil) into a small bowl. Pinch a folded-up paper towel between your tongs, soak the towel in the oil, and brush lightly across the surface of the grill grates.
Grill the shrimp. Place the shrimp skewers directly on the oiled grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp curls into a "C" shape, is opaque throughout, and reads an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Enjoy. Remove the shrimp from the grill to a serving platter. Top the finished shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 395mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 2mg