Cajun Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs large shrimp, shelled,deveined; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; cooking oil, as needed; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; ½ tablespoon good-quality chili powder; ½ tablespoon Hungarian paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon crushed dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs large shrimp, shelled,deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
cooking oil, as needed
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
½ tablespoon good-quality chili powder
½ tablespoon Hungarian paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed dried thyme

1
Light the grill or preheat the broiler.
2
In a small bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients.
3
Add the shrimp and toss to evenly coat.
4
Thread the shrimp onto 4 metal skewers and drizzle with lemon juice.
5
When ready to grill, lightly brush the grill rack with oil.
6
Grill the shrimp until they are cooked through and lightly charred around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
7
Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs large shrimp, shelled,deveined, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, cooking oil, as needed, 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Cajun Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Grilled Shrimp

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