Kickin Cajun Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Kickin' Cajun Spicy Grilled Shrimp recipe! Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a flavorful weekend treat. Marinate the shrimp for maximum Cajun spice, or skip the marinade for a faster prep time. Grilled to perfection, these succulent shrimp are amazing on a fresh salad, served over fluffy rice, or enjoyed all on their own. Broiler-friendly too! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 200.1 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Kickin Cajun Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kickin Cajun Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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How to Make Kickin Cajun Spicy Grilled Shrimp

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the bowl.
  3. Gently toss the shrimp until they are evenly coated with the Cajun mixture. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to all day in the refrigerator for extra flavor.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto two metal skewers (or soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning).
  5. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the remaining marinade.
  6. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  7. During the last minute of grilling, baste the shrimp with the reserved marinade.
  8. Remove from grill and serve immediately over rice, in a salad, or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

9g

Carbs

0g