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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeño Cajun Butter
We love these grilled shrimp skewers with jalapeño cajun butter as an easy appetizer or quick main dish. Perfect for grilling season and that butter just steals the show.
Course
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Grilled shrimp, grilled shrimp recipe, Grilled shrimp skewers
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
356
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
800
g (1½lb)
peeled shrimp
deveined
2
tbsp
olive oil
2
tsp
cajun seasoning
1
tsp
salt
for the jalapeño cajun butter
½
cup
butter
3
garlic cloves
minced
1
jalapeno pepper
finely chopped
2
tsp
cajun seasoning
lemon juice
to taste
salt
to taste
Instructions
Place bamboo skewers in boiling water and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes.
Place the shrimp in a medium bowl then drizzle over the olive oil and add the cajun seasoning and salt.
Toss to coat the shrimp then thread 4 marinated shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers.
Grill the shrimp in a hot grill pan or outdoor grill for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp are cooked through.
To make the butter, heat a pan or saucepan over medium high heat then add the butter.
Allow to melt then add the garlic, chopped jalapeño, seasoning and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Serve the shrimp with the jalapeño butter for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories:
356
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
252
mg
|
Sodium:
1983
mg
|
Potassium:
302
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
0.4
g
|
Vitamin A:
2398
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
127
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg