Cajun Shrimp Kabobs With Caramelized Red Onion Dip

Name: Cajun Shrimp Kabobs With Caramelized Red Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw shrimp; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (store bought or homemade will work fine); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 20 9 inch skewers; 2 whole peeled red onions, julienned; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup sherry wine; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 cups sour cream; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash Tabasco sauce, to taste (I use 5 dashes); 1 lime, juice of; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs raw shrimp
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (store bought or homemade will work fine)
3 tablespoons olive oil
20 9 inch skewers
2 whole peeled red onions, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sherry wine
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce, to taste (I use 5 dashes)
1 lime, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Shrimp; Mix all ingredients and marinate over night.
2
You have two choices with the next step you can saute and skewer or skewer the raw shrimp and grill.
3
Till they turn pink, about 3 minutes per side.
4
Dip; Saute red onions at a medium heat for one hour stirring every 8 to 10 minutes to caramelize evenly.
5
After this process add the garlic and cook for one minute; add sherry wine and reduce until dry.
6
Transfer to a bowl and cool mixture down in refrigerator.
7
When cool add all ingredients to a food processor and puree.
8
Salt and pepper to taste.

1046

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs raw shrimp, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (store bought or homemade will work fine), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 20 9 inch skewers, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Kabobs With Caramelized Red Onion Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!