Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Spicy Cajun Garlic Sauce

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Succulent shrimp grilled to smoky perfection and coated in a bold Cajun garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This Cajun-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 280 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred, turning once.
  3. Step 3: While shrimp grill, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Toss grilled shrimp in the garlic butter sauce until well coated. Serve immediately with extra parsley garnish and lemon wedges.

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