As the temperatures rise and we ready ourselves for summer one can’t help but think of swimming, barbeques, and picnics. Time to fire out the grill and enjoy some tasty treats you have been missing cooped up in the winter months. This shrimp recipe is sure to have your taste buds doing a happy dance while you enjoy the sunshine and warm weather.
Spiced Grilled Shrimp Recipe
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Ingredients
Spiced Shrimp:
- ½ pound cleaned shrimp
- 1 tbsp Cajon Seasoning
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust per taste)
- 2 tbsp oil, plus more to spray/brush on grill
Quick Cilantro-Garlic Chutney (for serving, optional)
- ½ cup Cilantro Leaves
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper per taste
Instructions
- To make cilantro and garlic relish, combine all ingredients in food processor except salt and pulse to make chunky chutney. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cajon seasoning with cumin powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add shrimp and drizzle oil to coat the shrimp. Skew 3-4 pieces of shrimp per skewer. Sprinkle seasoning made in step 2 on both sides.
- Preheat grill. Spray oil and place shrimp on grill. Grill until golden-orange color on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. or until it is done per your liking.
- Once shrimp is cooked, serve immediately with 1-2 teaspoon of cilantro chutney, lime wedges (optional) over bed of rice and enjoy!
Spiced Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Getting Your Grill Ready
Now that you are opening up your grill for the grilling season it is time to get it ready for the summer.
- The first step to clean your grill is to clean the grates and inside.
- If you have not yet invested in one it is important to purchase a grill cover to keep your grill looking new. If you need a new cover now is the time to purchase one.
- Pull out the hoses and give them a good cleaning to get rid of any bugs or spiders.
- Drain and clean the grease traps that are usually found in the back or under the grill plates.
Meghan says
YUM!
ellen beck says
That looks delicious minus the cilantro for me. I am one of those people cilantro tastes like soap “/ I woulld love the rest of it though. So fire up the barbie!
nicole dziedzic says
Perfect recipe for shrimp, I love the Cilantro-Garlic Chutney on top. Beautiful dish!
Tiffany Dover says
I love shrimp! It’s so versatile and you can do so much with it!
Rhiannon Rowland says
Mmm, I think this would be a house favorite!
Sarah L says
What great flavors in this recipe. Chutney would NOT be optional in my house.
Lisa @ Fun Money Finds says
My family LOVES shrimp so I think your recipe would be a big hit! Glad I found it!
Miz Helen says
Your Grilled Shrimp looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Rosie says
I haven’t had grilled shrimp in years – this is the perfect recipe to change that!!! Perfect for July 4th holiday!
Rosie says
oh boy this is a stunner! I love the melange of spices – I’m doing a cha cha just thinking about it – I never heard of a chutney with cilantro, and I love grilled shrimp – all sounds yummy!
Birdiebee says
I love grilling shrimp and have never used Cajun Seasoning before. I know my family would love the spiced up flavor.
David Fultner says
This looks like a light and quick fix.
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