Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Juicy shrimp marinated in a bold Cajun spice blend, grilled to perfection on skewers for a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the Cajun marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 6-7 per skewer.
4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.