Best Cajun Seafood Marinade Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP SKEWERS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3/4 pound peeled and deveined large (16/20) shrimp, tails left on
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 teaspoons Cajun Select Seasoning, recipe follows
1 lemon, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce, for grilling, optional
4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp, garlic, butter, Cajun Select Seasoning, juice of 1/2 lemon and some salt and pepper to a bowl and toss all together. Skewer the shrimp on metal skewers. Grill the shrimp, drizzling with hot sauce if desired, until plump and pink, about 2 minutes per side.
Grill the remaining 1/2 lemon until charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with the shrimp.
Blend together the salt, granulated garlic, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, basil, celery seed and oregano in a bowl until combined. Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

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This grilled shrimp recipe came from a neighbor, Katie. These shrimp are a nice change from the regular Cocktail shrimp. The ingredient list looks long, but very easy to make with sprices/herbs that are usually onhand. Easy make-ahead, or bring with appetizer. Frozen shrimp work great.

Provided by debita

Categories Cajun

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 lbs shrimp, peeled deveined, and be sure they are thawed, if using frozen. (I buy mine at Sam's 2 lb bag)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

Mix together. Marinade for up to 24 hours. Skewer and grill, 3 minutes per side, or until tender. Serve warm or refrigerate to serve later.

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

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The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top-that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
4 medium lemons, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, turning once, 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPICY CAJUN MARINADE & BASTE

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This is a great spicy marinade for Chicken, Pork, Beef or Shrimp. For Chicken or Pork, marinate for 1-2 hours, Beef for 2-4 hours and Shrimp 1/2 hour. May also be used as a baste for grilling or oven roasting. This was originally a patchwork from many other marinade recipes and has been 'messed' with to suite our tastes over the years. Note: If you want to add lime or lemon juice, do so ONLY during the last hour of marinating, to avoid a mushy meat texture.

Provided by Simply Sue

Categories Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano, hand crushed
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon horseradish
1/4-1/2 cup lime juice (optional last hour) or 1/4-1/2 cup lemon juice (optional last hour)

Steps:

Put everything except the juice in a blender or jar with tight fitting lid and mix until completely blended.
Transfer to a resealable plastic bag, add the items to be marinated and place bag in refrigerator.
Turn bag several times while marinating.
Marinating Times:.
2-4 hours Beef.
1-2 hours Chicken or Pork.
½ hour Shrimp.
As a basting sauce, mop onto meat or kabobs during grilling or roasting.
Also may be added, in limited amounts, to Cajun or Creole dishes for some added heat if you adjust the salt amount for the combined dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1415.5, Fat 146.5, SaturatedFat 20.4, Sodium 84.7, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.4

CAJUN SHRIMP

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Shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g