Spicy Cajun Shrimp

Name: Spicy Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves *; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); Kabobs; 1 pound (about 20 to 25) fresh raw shrimp, peeled, deveined; 8 green onions, each cut into 3 (2-inch) pieces; 2 lemons, each cut into 6 slices, cut in half; 12 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water

A spicy Cajun sauce complements the fresh shrimp in this New Orleans-inspired recipe.

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Ingredients

Sauce

¹/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

¹/₂ teaspoon pepper

¹/₂ teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₄ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Kabobs

1 pound (about 20 to 25) fresh raw shrimp, peeled, deveined

8 green onions, each cut into 3 (2-inch) pieces

2 lemons, each cut into 6 slices, cut in half

12 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water

*Substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.

How to make

STEP 1

Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
STEP 2

Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until butter is melted.
STEP 3

To assemble kabobs place 1 shrimp, 1 green onion piece, 1 lemon slice, 1 shrimp and 1 green onion piece on each wooden skewer; brush with sauce. Place kabobs on grill. Grill, brushing with sauce and turning frequently, 6-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.