Cajun Grilled Shrimp
These cajun grilled shrimp are seasoned with a bold and spicy cajun seasoning blend and grilled for maximum flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 21-25 (jumbo) shrimp 21/25, tail on
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh 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 fresh ground white pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
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