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Grilled Cajun Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Elina James
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course
Appetizers
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
servings
Calories
300
kcal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Skewers
450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
Wooden or metal skewers
For Serving (Optional)
Lemon wedges
Fresh parsley, chopped
Garlic butter for drizzling
Instructions
Marinate the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Thread shrimp onto skewers.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill skewers 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and charred.
Serve with lemon wedges and parsley.