Cajun Shrimp Skewers

If you like Cajun food, you'll love these shrimp. Don't be afraid to be liberal with the cayenne because cooking the shrimp in their shells assures that they won't be overly spicy. 


Cajun Shrimp Skewers

Calories 138
Total Fat 3.3g
Saturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 226mg
Sodium 269mg
Total Carbohydrates 2.1g
Dietary Fiber 0.7g
Protein 24.1g


6 Tbs butter
4 - 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs chopped fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried
1 Tbs paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp in their shells


Melt the butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat and saute the garlic until it is tender, about 3 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the lemon juice, thyme, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Using a sharp knife, split the backs of the shrimp and devein them, leaving the shell on the shrimp.
Thread shrimp on skewers or toothpicks.
Combine the shrimp with the marinade and toss to thoroughly coat.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove the shrimp and discard the marinade.
Grill directly over hot coals until opaque and firm to the touch, about 2 minutes per side.

Serves 4 to 6

Cook's Note: Don't freak out about the butter, you end up throwing most of it away!