CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

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The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top-that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
4 medium lemons, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, turning once, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tough Life
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Mif Ta
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This recipe is a must-try! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandon Higgins
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Mdnaushad Raja
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Shatilah Burden
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Shukuru Media
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This recipe is a must-try! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahid Maktar
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


DIVINE SENATOR
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Ubaid Arain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Gabriella Chelsea
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This recipe is a must-try! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mussarat tahir
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Shailendra Yadav
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Mary Kuje
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Bhe
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This recipe is a must-try! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


homraj khadka
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Dora
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Siddique Babur
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp were juicy and the sauce was delicious.


Victor C. Barreira
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This recipe was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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