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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

    Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

    May 25, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    These grilled Cajun shrimp skewers are so quick and easy with minimal prep and served with the most amazing garlic butter sauce.

    Grilled Cajun Shrimp on white plate with cajun butter and lemon slices on side
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    • What's in Grilled Cajun Shrimp
    • How to Make Grilled Cajun Shrimp
    • What Do I Serve with Cajun Low Carb Shrimp?
    • Tips for Buying and Cooking Shrimp
    • What are the Carbs in Shrimp? Are Shrimp Keto?
    • More Keto Shrimp Recipes
    • More Keto Grilling Recipes

    Food is just more fun when its cooked on a skewer, wouldn't you agree! Grilled shrimp is no exception. Plus, let's face it, cooking shrimp on a skewer makes it a lot easier to handle on the grill.

    One of the things I love most about this Cajun shrimp skewers recipe is how quick and easy it is. From start to finish, you can have dinner ready in minutes, making it the perfect busy weeknight dinner.

    grilled cajun shrimp being dipped into cajun garlic butter

    Homemade Cajun seasoning sends the flavor of this low carb shrimp recipe right over the top. They have just enough heat without being overpowering, which makes them a delicious choice for the whole family, even the kids!

    closeup of Grilled Cajun Shrimp skewers on white platter

    These shrimp skewers use homemade Cajun seasoning that's great to have on hand for other grilling favorites. You can use leftover seasoning on chicken, fish or even mixed in ground beef for burgers. I even love it on grilled veggies!

    What's in Grilled Cajun Shrimp

    • Jumbo shrimp
    • Olive oil
    • Butter
    • Cajun seasoning
    • Lemon
    • Garlic

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Grilled Cajun Shrimp

    To Make the Shrimp

    Heat up your grill while you prepare the shrimp. Add the peeled, deveined and dried shrimp to a large bowl and set aside.

    cajun shrimp sauce in glass bowl with whisk

    In a small mixing bowl, add in the olive oil, cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Whisk until well combined.

    cajun shrimp sauce being poured over shrimp in glass bowl

    Pour the mixture over the shrimp and toss to combine.

    raw shrimp on skewers with cajun sauce on top

    Add the shrimp to skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side.

    raw cajun shrimp skewers on grill

    While the shrimp are cooking, prepare the Cajun garlic butter.

    cooked cajun shrimp skewers on grill

    To Make the Cajun Garlic Butter

    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add in the garlic and sauté for about 15 seconds. Careful not to brown it, or it will become bitter.

    butter and garlic in saucepan

    Add in the cajun seasoning lemon juice and zest. Allow to continue cooking for about 10 seconds longer, then remove from the heat.

    cajun garlic butter sauce with whish in saucepan

    Serve on the side of the shrimp while still warm.

    Grilled Cajun Shrimp on white plate with cajun butter on side

    What Do I Serve with Cajun Low Carb Shrimp?

    This is one of my favorite Keto shrimp recipes. Though the Cajun seasoning is loaded with flavor, it's such a versatile dish and can be served with a simple green salad or most any vegetable side dish. If you're looking for some great low carb inspiration, check out some of these side dishes:

    • Easy Creamed Spinach
    • Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Green Beans Almondine
    • Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
    • Broccoli Bacon Alfredo
    • Spicy Bang Bang Cole Slaw
    closeup of Grilled Cajun Shrimp skewers on white platter

    Tips for Buying and Cooking Shrimp

    • Look for fresh, domestic, wild-caught shrimp when available.
    • If you're using frozen shrimp, just be sure to look at the ingredients. It should just say, "shrimp and water."
    • For this recipe, you’ll want to use medium to large sized shrimp. The shrimp need to big enough to skewer well.
    • To make Keto shrimp recipes in a snap select shrimp that have are already peeled and deveined. If you can't find them already peeled, look for ones that have been split down the spine, called "Easy Peel."
    • Don't be afraid to ask to touch and smell the shrimp at your grocery store or fish market. You want to avoid shrimp with a strong "shrimpy" or ammonia-like smell or those with a slimy or soft texture.
    • You don’t need to marinate shrimp for very long. Acid from the lemon juice will begin to cook the shrimp so just a few minutes or up to an hour is really sufficient enough for the marinade to infuse the shrimp without cooking them.
    • A beautiful thing about shrimp is how quick they cook. Just be careful not to over cook them because they will become rubbery These shrimp skewers are cooked when they turn an opaque color.
    Grilled Cajun Shrimp on white plate with cajun butter on side

    What are the Carbs in Shrimp? Are Shrimp Keto?

    This is one of the most commonly questions and there's great news for anyone following Keto or a low carb diet. Shrimp are a very nutritious option!

    For 6 ounces there are 34 grams of protein in shrimp, approximately 1 gram of carbs and zero sugars. This makes shrimp a perfect source of protein while keeping your carb intake to a minimum

    raw shrimp in glass bowl

    Leftover Cajun Keto Shrimp make a zesty lettuce wrap with this Bang Bang Sauce, or you can even take them straight out of the fridge and serve over a salad.

    More Keto Shrimp Recipes

    • Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers
    • Shrimp alla Vodka
    • Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
    • Keto Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice
    • Bang Bang Shrimp
    • Keto Fried Shrimp
    grilled cajun shrimp being dipped into cajun garlic butter

    More Keto Grilling Recipes

    • Thai Red Curry Coconut Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
    • Asian Grilled Chicken with Peanut Ginger Slaw
    • Lime Cilantro Grilled Shrimp Skewers
    • Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
    • Grilled Lemon Chicken Pesto over Zoodles
    • Asian Grilled Chicken Salad
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    Grilled Cajun Shrimp on white plate with cajun butter on side

    Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

    These grilled Cajun shrimp skewers are so quick and easy with minimal prep and served with the most amazing garlic butter sauce.
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    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 10 minutes mins
    TOTAL 15 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    For the Grilled Shrimp

    • 1 ½ pounds jumbo, peeled and deveined
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
    • zest and juice of ½ lemon
    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    For the Cajun Butter Sauce

    • ¼ cup butter, melted
    • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
    • zest and juice of ½ lemon
    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    Instructions
     

    To Make the Grilled Shrimp

    • Heat up your grill while you prepare the shrimp. Add the peeled, deveined and dried shrimp to a large bowl and set aside.
    • In a small mixing bowl, add in the olive oil, cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Whisk until well combined.
    • Pour the mixture over the shrimp and toss to combine. Add the shrimp to skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side. While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the cajun garlic butter.

    To Make the Cajun Garlic Butter

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add in the garlic and sauté for about 15 seconds. Careful not to brown it, or it will become bitter.
    • Add in the cajun seasoning lemon juice and zest. Allow to continue cooking for about 10 seconds longer, then remove from the heat. Serve on the side of the shrimp while still warm.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Calories 240kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    240
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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