Blackstone Cajun Shrimp (5 Minutes!)

Name: Blackstone Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12-16 oz Medium-Large Raw shrimp, peeled/deveined. Tails optional.; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic; Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnishing

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Craving something quick and flavorful? This Blackstone Cajun Shrimp cooks in just 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients! Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a tasty addition to your weekend cookout!

Blackstone cajun shrimp in a bowl with fresh parsley.

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⭐Why I Love It:
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🍤Serving Suggestions
🔪Step by Step Instructions
💭Recipe Tips
👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs
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⭐Why I Love It:

Ready in 20 Minutes - One of the best parts about shrimp is how FAST they cook. Also check out this recipe for Grilled Shrimp Kabobs made on your gas or charcoal grill.
Only 5 Ingredients - I love that making cajun shrimp on the Blackstone requires just a few simple ingredients!
Cajun Flavor - I love the combination of the slightly spicy cajun seasoning with shrimp. You can either use a store-bought cajun spice blend or make your own with pantry staples.

🥘Ingredients

Shrimp, butter, garlic, cajun seasoning, and parsley in glass bowls.

Butter - Because shrimp aren't cooked at a super high heat, butter is a great choice for this recipe to add more flavor. But you can swap in an oil like canola oil or avocado oil.
Minced Garlic - A heaping spoonful of garlic is a must for flavor. You can use freshly minced garlic or the kind in a jar to keep it easy.
Raw Shrimp - You'll want shrimp that are peeled and deveined. The tails are optional! I used medium-large shrimp, but any size could work just adjust the cook time accordingly.
Cajun Seasoning - You can buy a jar of a Cajun spice blend in most grocery stores, or you can make your own using the Cajun spice blend in this Cajun Rice with Sausage dinner recipe.
Fresh Parsley - This can easily be omitted but I think it adds nice color and freshness to finish the recipe.

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🍤Serving Suggestions

This is a versatile protein option that can be paired with your favorite side dishes or veggies. Some of my go-to pairs are:

Cooked White Rice - or I'll cook a box of Jambalaya rice!
Creamy Cajun Pasta - Skip the chicken in this recipe for a One Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta
Roasted Mini Peppers

🔪Step by Step Instructions

Photo 1 - Toss the shrimp (you can leave the tails on or remove) with the cajun seasoning and preheat your griddle to Medium heat.

Butter and garlic on flat top Blackstone griddle.

Photo 2 - Add the butter and minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds to 1 minute so the butter is mostly melted.

Shrimp being cooked on the Blackstone griddle.

Photo 3 - Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Cook time will vary on size of shrimp - shrimp is done when it is an opaque pink and starting to curl up.

Finished cajun shrimp on Blackstone griddle.

Photo 4 - Remove the shrimp from the Blackstone right away so they stop cooking and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Enjoy!

💭Recipe Tips

Leftovers - Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shrimp can get tough when reheated so I either eat the leftovers cold (they're great on a salad!) or reheat until JUST warmed in a skillet on the stove over medium heat.
Make on the stove Inside - If a rainy day ruined your Blackstone plans, this recipe can easily be in a large skillet over medium heat.

👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs

How do you know when Shrimp is cooked?

Shrimp cooks super fast so it can be easy to overcook it. The easiest way to tell if shrimp is cooked is by the color - raw shrimp is a translucent gray, but cooked shrimp is an opaque white and pink. Shrimp will also start to curl up when it's cooked, but it doesn't need to be in a tight C shape as that can sometimes be overcooked. It's best to remove shrimp from the heat source as soon as it it cooked and the opaque color.

Bowl of cajun shrimp cooked on the Blackstone griddle.

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Blackstone Cajun Shrimp

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Author: Kathleen Hansen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
Category: Seafood, Main
Method: Blackstone
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

12-16 oz Medium-Large Raw shrimp, peeled/deveined. Tails optional.
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnishing

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Instructions

Prep Shrimp - Start by getting the Blackstone preheating to Medium heat. Then toss the shrimp with the cajun seasoning.
Add Butter and Garlic - Add the butter and minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds to 1 minute so the butter is mostly melted.
Cook Shrimp - Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Cook time will vary on size of shrimp - shrimp is done when it is an opaque pink and starting to curl up.
Finish and Serve - Remove the shrimp from the Blackstone right away so they stop cooking and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Cajun Seasoning - You can find a jar of Cajun seasoning in most grocery stores or you can make your own using the Cajun Spice Blend in this Cajun Rice with Sausage recipe.