Cajun Barbecue Shrimps

For Cajun Barbecue Shrimps we need a good bucket load of uncooked shrimps or tiger prawns. Well, not quite a bucket load – you judge. For a BBQ appetizer I work on about five of six shrimps per skewer and 2 skewers per person.

If using wooden skewers , don’t forget to soak them for 30 mins before barbecuing.

You can use frozen shrimp tails if you like, they all work well; just remember to peel them before putting the rub on! Below is my Traditional Cajun Barbecue Rub and if you like this one click on my Barbecue Rubs section for other great ideas.

OK here’s the rub…………..

Ingredients:-

• 2 teaspoons hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon onion granules
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Grind in a pestle and mortar and the rubs ready for use. Because shrimps typically are wet, I tend to prepare them and put them on the skewer. Then dry my hands and sprinkle on the rub – it’s a lot less messy.

Two to three minutes each side on hot coals and the job’s done.

See Also:-

Chili Shrimps Recipe
Citrus BBQ Shrimps
Tapas BBQ Shrimps
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