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Grilled Cajun Shrimp

  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    55 minutes

Ingredients

Cajun has come to mean hot and spicy - as well as red-tinted, from the paprika and cayenne pepper found in the spices. Use bamboo or metal skewers for grilling these Cajun Shrimp.
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon Taste of Inspirations Cajun Rub
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lb uncooked, deveined large shrimp
4 each Lemon wedges
Grilled Cajun Shrimp

Directions

Note: Using already shelled and deveined shrimp is a real timesaver.
1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Cajun rub, lemon juice, parsley, honey, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Add shrimp and toss to coat with seasoning mixture. Refrigerate for 25 minutes to 1 hour.
2. If using bamboo skewers, soak 8 skewers for at least 15 minutes while shrimp marinates.
3. When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium hot and thread shrimp onto prepared bamboo or metal skewers. Place shrimp skewers on grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp turn pink and are lightly charred on both sides. Be careful not to overcook.
4. To serve, remove shrimp from skewers as soon as they're done grilling and place on a serving plate. (If using metal skewers, remember they may still be hot.) Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, July - August 2008

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 260 kcal (13%)
Calories from Fat 144 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 16 g (25%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 170 mg (57%)
Sodium 590 mg (25%)
Total Carbohydrates 8 g (3%)
Dietary Fiber 0 g (0%)
Protein 23 g (38%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A 961 IU (3%)
Vitamin C 100 mg (111%)
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron 10 mg (56%)
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