Cajun Grilled Shrimp W Bacon
Elevate your next grilling session with this irresistible recipe for Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Bacon—an easy yet flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress! Succulent shrimp are wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon and infused with bold Cajun spices, paprika, and garlic for a mouthwatering combination of heat and savory goodness. The shrimp are then grilled to perfection, locking in the juiciness while achieving a delectable char. Brushed with a zesty marinade of olive oil and lemon juice, these skewered delights hit all the right notes of smoky, tangy, and spicy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes a fantastic appetizer or a standout main dish when paired with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or hearty rice. Perfect for barbecues, gatherings, or cozy dinners, these bacon-wrapped Cajun shrimp skewers are the flavor bomb you didn’t know you needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 pieces large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 8 pieces bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 8 pieces wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Cut each bacon strip in half so that you have 16 shorter pieces of bacon.
Wrap one piece of bacon snugly around each shrimp, starting from the top and spiraling down to the tail. Secure the bacon-wrapped shrimp with a soaked skewer (2 shrimp per skewer).
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, and salt to make a marinade.
Brush the marinade generously over each bacon-wrapped shrimp skewer, making sure all sides are coated.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are pink and fully cooked through.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute or two before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges for added flavor.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or paired with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 539 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 4717 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 82.2 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
