Cajun Paleo Shrimp Skewers with Zesty Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Allergens

Shellfish

Ingredients

• 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• 4 cups mixed greens, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, discarding any excess marinade.
3. Grill shrimp skewers for 2 3 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the zesty sauce.
5. Arrange mixed greens on plates and top with grilled shrimp skewers. Drizzle with lemon garlic sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect shrimp is not overcooking them - they should be pink and opaque.

Notes

Be sure to marinate the shrimp long enough to absorb the flavors, but not too long to avoid over-salting.