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Cajun Butter Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Savory Cajun Butter Garlic Grilled Shrimp You'll Love

Enjoy Cajun Butter Garlic Grilled Shrimp skewers with zesty avocado sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined thaw properly if using frozen
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice fresh-squeezed preferred
For the Avocado Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring gently. Add 4 cloves of finely chopped fresh garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside.
  2. Place 1 pound of large, peeled, and deveined shrimp in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and toss until evenly coated. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, leaving space between each for even cooking.
  4. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Brush the grilled shrimp with the prepared garlic butter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
  6. In a medium bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado until smooth. Mix in 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste until well combined.
  7. Serve warm with the creamy cilantro lime avocado sauce and garnish with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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