Wood-Fired Cajun Shrimp with Charred Garlic Butter

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Succulent shrimp marinated in Cajun spices and grilled over wood fire, finished with a smoky charred garlic butter sauce. 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 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until shrimp are evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Preheat a wood-fired grill or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling.
  3. Step 3: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
  5. Step 5: Remove butter from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Step 6: Brush the garlic butter generously over the grilled shrimp before serving to infuse smoky, buttery flavor.

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