Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Zesty Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Tender shrimp coated in a bold Cajun spice mix, grilled to perfection and finished with a vibrant lime butter sauce. This Southern United States-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), olive oil, paprika 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 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and charred at edges.
3. Step 3: While shrimp grill, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Keep warm.
4. Step 4: Remove shrimp from grill and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle the zesty lime butter over the shrimp and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.