Cajun Fried Shrimp Recipe

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Cajun Fried Shrimp
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Ingredients:

  • 12 large shrimp
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 1 cup buttermik
  • 1 cup mik
  • 2 large eggs

Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp leaving tail and one section of shell on shrimp. de-vein shrimp by slicing them halfway through the back and remove vein. Rinse shrimp after de-veining. Open to form butterfly. Beat eggs and milk together. Add buttermilk. Mix well. combine yellow cornmeal and flour. Coat shrimp with Cajun spice. Dip shrimp in egg and milk mixture. Bread shrimp with cornmeal and flour mixture. Heat canola oil in medium frying pan. When oil reaches 350 degrees, fry shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 7144.8 Kcal (29914 kJ)
Calories from fat 2716.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 301.89g 464%
Cholesterol 131.95mg 44%
Sodium 6473.81mg 270%
Potassium 299.67mg 6%
Total Carbs 695.23g 232%
Sugars 0.57g 2%
Dietary Fiber 6.26g 25%
Protein 18.27g 37%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 14828.2mg 1483%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.62 Kcal (245 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.48g 464%
Cholesterol 1.08mg 44%
Sodium 53.12mg 270%
Potassium 2.46mg 6%
Total Carbs 5.7g 232%
Sugars 0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 25%
Protein 0.15g 37%
Calcium 121.7mg 1483%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 167.3
    Points
  • 154
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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