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Cajun Shrimp Skewers

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Cajun Butter:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 tsp minced fresh basil
1 tsp minced fresh tarragon
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 drops hot pepper sauce

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade.
Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
In a small saucepan, combine the cajun butter ingredients; heat until
butter is melted.
Keep warm.
Drain and discard marinade.
Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until
shrimp turn pink, basting once with reserved marinade.
Serve with cajun butter.

Yield:  8 servings

(Taste of Home - June/July 2006)