Ingredients for Grilled Shrimp Skewers: 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter 4 cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 1 Tbsp cajun spice (provides light heat; it’s not too spicy) 1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter) 1 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon) 2 lbs large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined * 12 medium wooden skewers *Note: To save time, you can buy tail-on shrimp that are already peeled and deveined. We purchased shrimp at Costco
How to Make Grilled Garlic Cajun Shrimp Skewers: 1. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 min (reduces burning of the sticks). Preheat Grill to med/high (400ËšF).
2. Combine all marinade ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat. Pour half of the mixture into a ramekin and leave remaining marinade in pan (You’ll brush on half now and brush on remaining marinade after shrimp are grilled).
3. Skewer 4 shrimp on each damp skewer without leaving spaces. Lay skewers flat on a rimmed Cookie Sheet. Brush one side of the skewered shrimp with sauce and refrigerate for 2 min until butter firms up. Flip shrimp over, brush second side and refrigerate 2 min until butter firms up.
4. Place skewers on the barbie and grill shrimp with the lid on about 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer transparent. Remove shrimp from grill. Don’t overcook or they will be rubbery. Brush on reserved sauce and serve.