Cajun Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 drops hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

3/4 cup canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 drops hot pepper sauce

1
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the Cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. Keep warm.
3
Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting once with reserved marinade. Serve with Cajun butter.

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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: 3/4 cup canola oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Skewers 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 Skewers

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