Thursday, May 24, 2012

Cajun Shrimp Skewers

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)


Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges


Directions:
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 9 ingredients.  Add the jumbo shrimp; seal the bag and turn to coat.  Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.


On 8 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.

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