Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Cajun Grilled Shrimp is a blend of spices massaged onto large shrimp and grilled to juicy perfection. This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner option.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh large raw shrimp or frozen and thawed
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper increase for added heat
Juice of half a lemon
Lemon slices (for serving)
Skewers (optional) optional

Method

Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. If using grill pan, grease with cooking spray.
Add all dry ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Transfer the seasoning mixture into a large ziplock bag.
Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place several shrimp at a time into the bag with seasoning. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat the shrimp. Remove and place onto a plate. Repeat until all shrimp are seasoned.
Place shrimp onto your heated grill or grill pan and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, using tongs to flip, until the shrimp are no longer translucent.
Remove the shrimp from the grill pan and transfer to a plate. Drizzle or squeeze lemon juice over the cooked shrimp.
Serve immediately and enjoy!