Yum Yum Shrimp Recipe

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Yum Yum Shrimp
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups water, iced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb small shrimp (peeled )
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup beer

Directions:

  1. Mix 3 cups ice water, sugar and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add the shrimp and set aside 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry. In another bowl, toss the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
  3. Mix the flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, the remaining Cajun seasoning and the beer in a bowl to make a smooth batter.
  4. Add the shrimp and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  6. Working in batches, fry shrimp until golden, about 3 minutes.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 374.01 Kcal (1566 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.33g 28%
Cholesterol 43.84mg 15%
Sodium 1674.93mg 70%
Potassium 110.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 43.79g 15%
Sugars 0.64g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 11%
Protein 8.44g 17%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 90.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.77 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.39g 28%
Cholesterol 17.67mg 15%
Sodium 675.19mg 70%
Potassium 44.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.65g 15%
Sugars 0.26g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 11%
Protein 3.4g 17%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 36.4mg 9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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