Louisiana Shrimp Kabobs – Get in the Spirit for the New Orleans Jazz Festival

Shrimp Recipes — By gulfscapes magazine on April 30, 2008 at 7:47 am

The second half of the New Orleans Jazz Festival is this weekend – May 1-4, 2008. These Spicy Shrimp Kabobs will get you ready for the great food at the festival. A hint for grillers – soak the wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes prior to using.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will be playing from 5:30 to 7:00 pm Click here for New Orleans Jazz Festival schedule at their website www.nojazzfest.com

Louisiana Shrimp Kabobs – Get in the Spirit for the New Orlenas Jazz Festival

1 1/2 tablespoons paprika ground
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 lb shrimp raw large cleaned
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Soak sixteen wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before grilling or broiling to prevent burning.

Prepare the Cajun Rub by mixing all the ingredients except shrimp and olive oil in a small bowl stirring well.

Place the shrimp in a large bowl and sprinkle with the rub. Drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to mix and set aside for 15-30 minutes.

Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer by bending each shrimp so that the ends of the shrimp are nearly touching. Insert the skewer right above the tail so that it skewers the shrimp twice.

Grill the kabobs turning occasionally over medium heat for about 6 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. If broiling broil the skewers turning occasionally under a preheated brewer for 6 minutes.