Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Butter

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Succulent shrimp marinated in bold Cajun spices, grilled to perfection and served with a rich roasted garlic butter sauce. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, wrap 6 whole garlic cloves in foil and roast in the preheated grill for 15 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the butter and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred, turning once.
  5. Step 5: Remove shrimp from grill and drizzle with the roasted garlic butter sauce, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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