Cajun-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Joseph Erdos

Juicy shrimp, smoky Cajun spices, and a zesty kick make these grilled skewers the perfect BBQ favorite.

Fire up the grill and get ready for bold, smoky flavors with these Cajun-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers!

Juicy shrimp are coated in a zesty blend of Cajun spices, smoked paprika, and a hint of lemon, then grilled to perfection for a slightly charred, irresistibly flavorful bite. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or just craving a quick, protein-packed meal, these shrimp skewers are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve them with a squeeze of fresh lemon and your favorite sides for a dish that's bursting with Southern-inspired heat and flavor!

These Cajun-style grilled shrimp make a great appetizer or main course. Served with rice and a wedge of lemon, they are a perfect way to usher in the grilling season.

This Cajun-style grilled shrimp recipe uses bell peppers and onions, but feel free to substitute other vegetables and fruits, like cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or pineapple chunks.

Cajun-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Cajun-Style Grilled Shrimp Recipe Ingredients

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/3 cup olive oil

2 large cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Handful parsley, chopped

Salt and fresh-ground pepper

1/2 green bell pepper

1/2 red bell pepper

1/2 yellow bell pepper

1/2 large white onion

Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Cajun-Style Grilled Shrimp Recipe Directions

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon, Cajun seasoning, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high to high heat.

When using an outdoor barbecue, grill atop a layer of aluminum foil to ensure easy cleanup and to keep down flames.

Cut the bell peppers and the onion into 1-inch squares. Add vegetables to same bowl as shrimp; stir to coat with marinade. Skewer the vegetables and shrimp, alternating with pepper and onion and then shrimp. Each skewer should fit about 5 shrimp.

Grill for about 3 minutes per side or until the shrimp turn pink.

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Fire up the grill for these bold & spicy Cajun-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers! Juicy shrimp, smoky Cajun seasoning, and a zesty kick make this the perfect BBQ dish.

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