Grilled Cajun Herb Shrimp
Enjoy succulent grilled shrimp infused with Cajun herbs and spices for a flavorful dish perfect for any barbecue gathering.
Equipment
- Outdoor grill
Ingredients
- - 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- - 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- - 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or to taste
- - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- - ¼ cup olive oil
- - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- - 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- - 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- - 2 pounds large shrimp 21-25 per pound, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning once.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate and place it about 4 inches from the heat source.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, draining excess, and discard marinade.
- Place shrimp on the preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure the shrimp are properly deveined before marinating for better flavor absorption.
- Serve with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure the shrimp are properly deveined before marinating for better flavor absorption.