Description
Indulge in the flavors of the South with these Cajun Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a family dinner, these skewers are loaded with zesty Cajun spice and rich buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
- 1 stick Danish Creamery European-Style Sea Salt Butter melted
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Skewers
- Optional: Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are well coated in the marinade.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, making sure to leave a little space between each shrimp.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the grill, and garnish with chopped parsley and optional lemon slices before serving.
Notes
For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5–6 shrimp skewered
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg
Keywords: Cajun Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers, shrimp skewers, grilled shrimp, Cajun recipes, summer barbecue