Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a tantalizing dish that combines plump, juicy shrimp with a rich, flavorful Cajun garlic butter sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. The skewers not only taste incredible but also look impressive on the grill, elevating any meal. With customizable spice levels and serving options, these skewers will please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 stick Danish Creamery European-Style Sea Salt Butter (melted)
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice; reserve half for basting.
- Marinate shrimp with remaining butter sauce and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning for up to an hour.
- Thread shrimp onto soaked skewers and preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Grill skewers for 3–4 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Baste with reserved sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 180mg