Cajun Shrimp Skewers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Directions:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
On eight metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Yield: 8 skewers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	214.52 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.41g	22%
Cholesterol	32.88mg	11%
Sodium	649.44mg	27%
Potassium	90.63mg	2%
Total Carbs	18.05g	6%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	4.86g	10%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	26mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	299.11 Kcal (1252 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.09g	22%
Cholesterol	45.84mg	11%
Sodium	905.54mg	27%
Potassium	126.37mg	2%
Total Carbs	25.16g	6%
Sugars	0.61g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	5%
Protein	6.77g	10%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	5%
Calcium	36.2mg	3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.2

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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