Food on sticks is more fun – make these grilled shrimp skewers next!
Nugget potatoes: Bite-sized potatoes add a hearty element. Corn: Cut each ear of corn into four corn pieces for a burst of sweetness. Chorizo sausage: Adds a smoky, spicy kick. Andouille sausage is another great alternative. Use mild Italian sausage if you want to avoid the heat. Tail-on shrimp: Juicy shrimp take on a delicious char from the grill. Lemon: For zesty freshness. Salted butter: The velvety base of the cajun butter. From the spice rack: A blend of paprika, chili powder, oregano, and sea salt make up our cajun spices. You can also use a cajun seasoning blend. Garlic clove: For savory depth.
Size: Smaller shrimps will be more difficult to thread through the skewers, so look for medium to extra-large shrimp, which are more substantial. Larger shrimp also have more surface area to soak up the delicious cajun butter! Shells: You can find shrimp with their shell on, or pre-peeled shrimp. While the shell-on shrimp will have a little bit of extra flavor while grilling, the peeled shrimp are better for easy eating. Tails: To tail, or not to tail? We opt to keep the tails on. Deveined: To make prep, presentation, and eating easier, opt for deveined shrimp. Otherwise, remember to remove the dark vein running along the back of the shrimp before threading it onto the skewer. Raw: Some frozen shrimp come pre-cooked. This recipe calls for raw shrimp that you’ll grill. Fresh: If you have access to fresh, high-quality shrimp then that’s a great option. However, if you live somewhere where frozen is your only option, that will still work great for this recipe. Thaw them in the fridge before grilling.
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To fill up your plate, enjoy them with typical shrimp boil sides, such as:
Quinoa Cornbread Muffins Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes Smashed Potato Salad Four Cheese Mac and Cheese Lazy Deviled Eggs Broccoli Coleslaw with lemon buttermilk dressing Or enjoy a simple spring mix salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
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