Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cajun Butter

Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using, and preheat the grill to medium-high.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 slices thin-cut bacon, halved
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Wooden or metal skewers
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using, and preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon and thread several snugly onto each skewer.
3. Stir the melted butter with Cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon juice and hot sauce to make the basting butter.
4. Brush the skewers all over with half of the Cajun butter.
5. Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Baste with the remaining Cajun butter during the last minute on the grill.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.
8. Bacon-wrapped shrimp is a Gulf Coast cookout classic that plays the smoky crunch of bacon against sweet, tender shrimp, all lacquered in the peppery Cajun butter of Louisiana kitchens. Passed hot off the grill, these skewers vanish fast at any Fourth of July gathering — the perfect two-bite starter while the main course finishes cooking.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 310 kcal
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 21g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g
• Sodium: 890mg