Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Skewers with Citrus Herb Sauce

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Tender shrimp marinated in bold Cajun spices grilled to perfection, served with a zesty citrus herb sauce for dipping. This barbecue recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, prepare the citrus herb sauce by mixing 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tsp orange zest in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated shrimp onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and opaque and grill marks form. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Serve shrimp skewers hot with the citrus herb sauce spooned over or alongside for dipping.

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