Cajun Shrimp Skewers
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Fresh herbs and Cajun seasoning enhance these delicious shrimp, accompanied by a spicy Cajun butter sauce. You can serve them as an entree or as appetizers. You’ll love them either way! —Dwayne Veretto, Roswell, New Mexico
Ingredients
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3/4 cup canola oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
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2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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CAJUN BUTTER:
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1 cup butter, cubed
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1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
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1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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3 drops hot pepper sauce
Directions
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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.
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2.
In a small saucepan, combine the Cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. Keep warm.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 481 calories, 44g fat (17g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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