Charcoal-Grilled Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Butter

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Spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp grilled over charcoal and finished with a rich garlic butter sauce for a smoky, flavorful seafood dish. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 21 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl until evenly coated. Thread shrimp onto 4 soaked wooden skewers, about 6-7 shrimp per skewer.
  2. Step 2: Prepare a charcoal grill and wait until the coals are covered with white ash, indicating medium-high heat (around 425°F).
  3. Step 3: Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and have a slight char.
  4. Step 4: While shrimp cook, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Remove butter from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Remove shrimp from grill and immediately brush generously with the warm garlic butter sauce before serving for extra richness and flavor.

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