Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)
Succulent prawns marinated in cajun spices, garlic and lemon, grilled to perfection and ready in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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1 pound tiger prawns, peeled, deveined, and tails removed (approximately 24 prawns)
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon cajun spice (or Old Bay seasoning)
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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½ tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
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2 lemon wedges
# Steps:
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Use scissors to cut through the shell along the back of the prawns and remove the shells. Rinse to remove the veins and pat dry with paper towels.
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Add the prawns into a large bowl and mix with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cajun spice, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
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Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers, placing 4 prawns on each skewer.
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Lightly brush the grill pan with olive oil. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until the oil starts sizzling and shimmering.
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Place the skewers evenly on the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the prawns are completely orange. Brush the olive oil and parsley mixture over the prawns during grilling.
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Transfer the skewers to a plate and serve warm with lemon wedges. Optionally sprinkle with extra parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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For optimal marinade results, limit marination time to a maximum of 30 minutes as the lemon juice can start to cook the prawns.
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This recipe yields approximately 6 skewers. Double or triple the recipe for larger gatherings.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.