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Delicious grilled Cajun shrimp served alongside fresh corn on the cob.

Classic Grilled Cajun Shrimp with Corn on the Cob

A flavorful and quick recipe featuring succulent Cajun-spiced grilled shrimp and perfectly cooked corn on the cob.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Cajun Shrimp

  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled & deveined (16-20 count)
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Corn on the Cob

  • 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob (small to medium ears)
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp Optional: honey or maple syrup

Instructions
 

Cajun Shrimp Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate for 5 minutes.

Corn Preparation

  • Pull back husks from corn, remove silk, and fold husks back over the kernels. Brush the corn kernels with butter.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate for up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator. If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.