Cajun Shrimp Skewers

Submitted by Lizzie_Rodriquez

"From Taste of Home Magazine: Fresh herbs and Cajun seasoning enhance these delicious shrimp, accompanied by a spicy Cajun butter sauce. You can serve them as an entree or as appetizers. You’ll love them either way! —Dwayne Veretto, Roswell, New Mexico"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• CAJUN BUTTER

• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the Cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. Keep warm.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting once with reserved marinade. Serve with Cajun butter.
4. Time doesn't include marinating.