Description
Bring the bold flavors of a classic steakhouse to your dinner table with these tantalizing Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and Cajun spices, these succulent shrimp are grilled to smoky perfection, making them an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner, backyard BBQ, or festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Step: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently. Let marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Step: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Step: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Step: Grill each skewer for 2–3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
- Step: Brush with any remaining marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
- Step: Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are thawed completely before marinating if using frozen. For best flavor, marinate for up to 60 minutes. Serve with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg