Drunken Cajun Shrimp Skewers with Beer Marinade Recipe

Cooked shrimp skewers on white plate with fork.

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Drunken Cajun Shrimp Skewers with Beer Marinade Recipe

These Drunken Cajun Shrimp Skewers are seasoned with Cajun spices, finished in a beer marinade, and grilled until juicy and smoky. Includes indoor cooking tips and marinating guidance.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings skewers

Calories 48kcal

Author Sharee

Ingredients

2 pounds extra large (26/30) sized shrimp (cleaned, peeled, deveined, with tail on)
about 15 to 16 skewers
about 1/4 cup olive oil

Seasoning Mix Ingredients (Makes about 1/4 cup of dry seasoning mix.)

1 tablespoon blackening season
1/2 tablespoon tablespoon old bay seafood seasoning
1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning

Marinade Ingredients

1 twelve ounce beer

Homemade Cajun Seasoning Ingredients (Makes about 6 tablespoons of dry seasoning mix.)

3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground thyme
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning or seafood seasoning

Instructions

Place four to five shrimp on each skewer.
To make the seasoning, mix everything together except the shrimp, olive oil, and beer.
Sprinkle at least half of the seasoning mixture evenly onto the shrimp.
Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
Next, pour the beer over shrimp, and continue to marinade for another 30 minutes to an hour.
When ready to cook the shrimp, remove the shrimp from the beer marinade. Sprinkle about 1 to 2 tablespoons or as much as needed of the remaining dry seasoning blend evenly over the shrimp skewers to make sure the are fully coated.
Brush both sides of the shrimp with olive oil before cooking.
Grill the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink.

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