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Honey Cajun Grilled Shrimp

  • Author: Marissa Allen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious grilled shrimp brushed with a honey cajun butter, grilled and finished with a delicious fresh herbed chimichurri.


Ingredients

Cajun Honey Marinade

  • 1 1/2 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic (or 1/2 a  shallot) minced finely or grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley*
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme*
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano*
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cajun Honey Marinade: mix melted butter, honey, lemon juice, cajun seasoning, olive oil, and salt in a small dish.
  2. Thread 5-6 shrimp on each skewer*. Brush liberally with Cajun Honey Marinade. Use the extra honey butter to baste the skewers as they cook.
  3. Grill for 5- 7 minutes or till opaque. Flip halfway.
  4. Prepare chimichurri: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, salt, and honey till combined. Brush/ spoon over cooked skewers. Serve ASAP!

Notes

If using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for 45 mins – 1 hour before adding shrimp. If not, they might scorch on the grill.

The chimichurri  is also delicious brushed over grilled vegetables.

Serve with grilled veggies and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and you didn’t even have to turn on the stove OR oven. Brush the herbed olive oil on your veggies as well and appreciate all the fresh herbs and vegetables the summer provides.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 0 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: shrimp, skewers, cajun, honey butter