Cajun Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb large shrimp shelled, deveined
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Veg. oil as needed
- 2 Tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 Tbsp. good-quality chile pwdr
- 1/2 Tbsp. Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic pwdr
- 1/2 tsp onion pwdr
- 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed dry oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed dry thyme
Directions
- Light the grill or possibly preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients.
- Add in the shrimp and toss to proportionately coat. Thread the shrimp onto 4 metal skewers and drizzle with lemon juice.
- When ready to grill, lightly brush the grill rack with oil. Grill the shrimp till they are cooked through and lightly charred around the edges, 3 to 5 min per side. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 149g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 157 | |
| Calories from Fat 23 | 15% |
| Total Fat 2.61g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium 308mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 2.85g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein 29.1g | 47% |
