Grilled Cajun Lemon Shrimp

4.74 from 15 votes

This grilled Cajun lemon shrimp is a super-easy and delicious grilled shrimp skewer recipe with a Cajun flair.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Appetizer, Barbecue, BBQ

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cajun shrimp, grilled cajun lemon shrimp, grilled shrimp, lemon shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 215kcal

Clean grill, spray with a non stick spray and turn grill to medium/high.
Whisk all seasoning ingredients together and place in a small baggie.
Pat dry shrimp and place a few shrimp at a times into baggie. Seal and gently shake to coat. Remove and place on a plate. Repeat for remaining shrimp.
Place shrimp on skewers, squeeze lemon juice to both sides of shrimp as they grill, and grill for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until the shrimp no longer translucent.
Remove from grill, squeeze additional lemon juice on shrimp, if desired, and enjoy.
*If using wooden skewers, soak in water for approximately 30-35 minutes prior to using so they won't burn while on the grill.

Tips

Choose large, plump shrimp with a fresh, briny smell and a bright, glossy sheen. The shrimp should never be dull or have a "fishy" smell. If you can find shrimp with heads, look for ones that have bright, round eyes, as well.
Pat the shrimp dry before tossing them in the coating mixture to ensure the coating adheres properly.
Perfectly cooked shrimp should be C-shaped. Never cook shrimp until they form an O. This indicates they're overcooked and likely rubbery.
If you use wooden skewers, soak them for 30 to 35 minutes to ensure they won't burn while the shrimp are grilling.