This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you haven’t fired up your grill yet, this grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe is the perfect excuse to start. Shrimp taste best on the barbie; somethin’ about that lightly charred smokiness makes this shrimpaholic very happy. This grilled shrimp recipe is easy with minimal prep and the cooking time is about 5 minutes. There’s only one word to describe how good the marinade is: “Wowza.” Brushing on extra marinade at the end ensures awesome flavor with every bite. I just wish we had leftovers! My husband’s cousin, Alex shared this recipe with us and I’m so glad he did! Alex, we had delicious shrimp on the menu for two days thanks to you ;).
Ingredients for Grilled Shrimp Skewers:
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter 4 cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 1 Tbsp cajun spice (provides light heat; it’s not too spicy) 1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter) 1 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon) 2 lbs uncooked large shrimp (1 lb = 21-25 count), peeled and deveined * 12 medium wooden skewers *Note: To save time, you can buy tail-on shrimp that are already peeled and deveined. We purchased shrimp at Costco
How to Make Grilled Garlic Cajun Shrimp Skewers:
Soak wooden skewers in water 30 min (reduces burning of the sticks). Preheat Grill to med/high (400˚F).
Combine all marinade ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat. Pour half of the mixture into a ramekin and leave remaining marinade in pan (You’ll brush on half now and brush on remaining marinade after shrimp are grilled).
Skewer 4 shrimp on each damp skewer without leaving spaces. Lay skewers flat on a rimmed Cookie Sheet. Brush one side of the skewered shrimp with sauce and refrigerate for 2 min until butter firms up. Flip shrimp over, brush second side and refrigerate 2 min until butter firms up.
Place skewers on the barbie and grill shrimp with the lid on about 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer transparent. Remove shrimp from grill. Don’t overcook or they will be rubbery. Brush on reserved sauce and serve.
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