Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 cup vegetable oil; ½ cup chopped green onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; bamboo skewer, soaked in water 2 hours and drained

Servings: persons

4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
bamboo skewer, soaked in water 2 hours and drained

1
Combine all ingredients(except skewers) in large bowl, stirring to coat shrimp.
2
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3
Prepare barbeque grill (medium-high heat).
4
Position rack 4 to 6 inches from heat source.
5
Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
6
Thread shrimp on skewers;grease barbeque rack.
7
Place shrimp on rack and cook until just pink, basting with marinade, about 3 minutes per side.
8
Serve immediately.

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 cup vegetable oil, ½ cup chopped green onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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 Shrimp

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