Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Skewers with Lemon Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Juicy shrimp marinated in bold Cajun spices and grilled to perfection, served with a zesty lemon aioli. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp minced garlic
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare lemon aioli by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp minced garlic in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Step 3: Thread marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and edges get slightly charred.
Step 5: Remove shrimp from grill and serve immediately with chilled lemon aioli for dipping.