Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

Name: Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 skewers.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Makes

8 skewers

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

Add some veggies like red and orange bell pepper rings on a bed of salad greens for a healthy, elegant meal. —Bridget Coulter, San Diego, California

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
On eight metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer: 89 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

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