Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh large raw shrimp or frozen and thawed
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper increase for added heat
• Juice of half a lemon
• Lemon slices for serving
• Skewers optional

Instructions

1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. If using grill pan, grease with cooking spray.
2. Add all dry ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined. Transfer the seasoning mixture into a large ziplock bag.
3. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place several shrimp at a time into the bag with seasoning. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat the shrimp. Remove and place onto a plate. Repeat until all shrimp are seasoned.
4. Place shrimp onto your heated grill or grill pan and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, using tongs to flip, until the shrimp are no longer translucent.
5. Remove the shrimp from the grill pan and transfer to a plate. Drizzle or squeeze lemon juice over the cooked shrimp.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!