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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

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.

Blackstone Cajun Shrimp (5 Minutes!)

Blackstone Cajun Shrimp

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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!

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
Calories: 169
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 272.9 mg
Fat: 8.3 g
Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 23.1 g
Cholesterol: 202.9 mg

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