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Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo

This grilled shrimp recipe is a flavor-packed summer favorite—zesty, garlicky, and kissed with heat. Marinated in a bold blend of olive oil, lemon, herbs, and spice, then flame-grilled to juicy perfection. Whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a quick dinner, these skewers bring the sizzle.

Ingredients

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1 cup olive oil

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp hot pepper sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

6 skewers (wooden or metal)

Instructions

Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).

Prep the Grill: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high.

Skewer & Grill: Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.

Serve Hot: Serve straight off the grill with lemon wedges or over salad, rice, or pasta.

Notes

Big flavor, minimal effort—these grilled shrimp skewers are summer in every bite.

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