CAJUN SHRIMP SKEWERS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
CAJUN BUTTER:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • 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., In a small saucepan, combine the Cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. Keep warm. , 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 : Calories 481 calories, Fat 44g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Nokuthula Poli
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These skewers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Vix Gaming
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The shrimp skewers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


E_ZONE
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I made these skewers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


MD MOFEJUR RAHMAN
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These skewers were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was on point. I will definitely be making these again.


Cinnamon
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I loved how easy these skewers were to make. I was able to have them on the table in under 30 minutes. They were also a great way to get my kids to eat shrimp.


Jessa
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These skewers were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was delicious. I will definitely be making them again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Shahzad Ghafoor
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I made these skewers for my family and they loved them! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


David imoh Edet
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These skewers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Juliet Singh
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The shrimp, the peppers, and the onions all work together perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Fahad Saleem
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I made these skewers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


powell owiti
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These skewers were delicious! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Emily Young
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I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the seasoning is always on point. I highly recommend this recipe.


Inaam Haidar
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The shrimp skewers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Ugochukwu Joseph
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I love how easy these skewers are to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes. They're also a great way to get my kids to eat shrimp.


Dawn Duncan
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These Cajun shrimp skewers were a hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.