Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Boil Recipe

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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Boil
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 12 cups water, cloves bay leaves, cinnamon, mustard and celery and coriander seeds, black peppercorns, paprika and hot pepper flakes to boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. If using smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces.
  4. Add smoked or Italian sausage to pot; simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, using scissors, cut through shell along back of each shrimp; remove vein.
  6. Scatter over pan; cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
  7. Drain mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  8. Cut italian sausage into bite size slices; arrange sausage around edge of platter.
  9. Mound shrimp in centre.
  10. Drizzle with reserved liquid.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 739.89 Kcal (3098 kJ)
Calories from fat 478.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.14g 82%
Cholesterol 145.47mg 48%
Sodium 2289.26mg 95%
Potassium 339.85mg 7%
Total Carbs 43.97g 15%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 8%
Protein 23.1g 46%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 70.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 322.27 Kcal (1349 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.15g 82%
Cholesterol 63.36mg 48%
Sodium 997.12mg 95%
Potassium 148.03mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.15g 15%
Sugars 0.05g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 8%
Protein 10.06g 46%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 15%
Calcium 30.5mg 7%

* 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

  • 18.8
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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