Cajun Puffed Shrimp Recipe

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Cajun Puffed Shrimp
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Ingredients:

  • 35 large shrimp
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

  1. Peel, then butterfly the shrimp by cutting down the back deep enough to remove the vein; rinse.
  2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Set the seasoned shrimp aside.
  3. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl. Add the flour and mix as smooth as possible.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Blend to a smooth consistency.
  5. Add shrimp to batter.
  6. Deep fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown. Drain.
  7. If desired, top with sweet and sour sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 608.81 Kcal (2549 kJ)
Calories from fat 277.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.82g 47%
Cholesterol 168.12mg 56%
Sodium 3559.62mg 148%
Potassium 225.96mg 5%
Total Carbs 66.96g 22%
Sugars 0.05g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 11%
Protein 18.3g 37%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 170.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 255.62 Kcal (1070 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.94g 47%
Cholesterol 70.58mg 56%
Sodium 1494.54mg 148%
Potassium 94.87mg 5%
Total Carbs 28.11g 22%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 11%
Protein 7.68g 37%
Iron 1.6mg 21%
Calcium 71.5mg 17%

* 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

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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