Description
Cajun Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy dinners at home. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a kick of Cajun seasoning, then grilled to perfection for a smoky flavor that will impress your guests. The combination of zesty lemon and fresh parsley adds brightness, making these skewers a standout choice for seafood lovers. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they can be served as an appetizer or main course alongside your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 1 stick Danish Creamery European-Style Sea Salt Butter (melted)
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Reserve half for basting.
- Marinate the shrimp in the remaining sauce and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto soaked skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
- Baste with reserved sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 4 ounces)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg