CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

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The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top-that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
4 medium lemons, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, turning once, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Staranonymous gaming
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This recipe was a disaster. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Aubree Craven
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The shrimp were a little bland, but the sauce was delicious.


Vince Kylie
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Faroq Mamed
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was especially good.


Shan Muhammad
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


exavier dyer
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Moynuddin Islam
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This recipe was a disaster. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Indad Hussain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Prince Fitzgerald
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Pabisara Budhathoki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Areyan Hawlader
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce was a perfect complement.


coster munjanganja
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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