Cajun Shrimp Skewers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
• 2 in a small saucepan, combine the cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. keep warm.
• 3 drain and discard marinade. thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting once with reserved marinade. serve with cajun butter.
• 4 time doesn't include marinating.