Grilled Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails ON)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasonings
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley (to garnish)
• Lemon wedges (to garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Clean and pat dry the shrimp with a kitchen towel, then set them aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the shrimp marinade: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well with a fork.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the marinade bowl and toss until they are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.

5. 5

   Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

6. 6

   Once done, serve the grilled shrimp skewers hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or lemon wedges.