Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Cajun Grilled Shrimp is a blend of spices massaged onto large shrimp and grilled to juicy perfection. This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner option.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cajun grilled shrimp, grilled cajun shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Ingredients

1 lb fresh large raw shrimp or frozen and thawed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper increase for added heat
Juice of half a lemon
Lemon slices for serving
Skewers optional

Instructions

Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. If using grill pan, grease with cooking spray.
Add all dry ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Transfer the seasoning mixture into a large ziplock bag.
Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place several shrimp at a time into the bag with seasoning. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat the shrimp. Remove and place onto a plate. Repeat until all shrimp are seasoned.
Place shrimp onto your heated grill or grill pan and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, using tongs to flip, until the shrimp are no longer translucent.
Remove the shrimp from the grill pan and transfer to a plate. Drizzle or squeeze lemon juice over the cooked shrimp.
Serve immediately and enjoy!