Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp Skewers with Smoky Paprika Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Juicy shrimp marinated in a robust Cajun spice blend, grilled to perfection and served with a smoky paprika aioli for dipping. This grilling recipe, ready in about 31 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 220 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for aioli)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb large shrimp, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the shrimp onto skewers, then grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth and flavorful.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers hot with the smoky paprika aioli on the side for dipping.