Cajun Shrimp over Coconut Rice Recipe

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Cajun Shrimp over Coconut Rice
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350, preheat broiler to high.
  2. For the rice:.
  3. Melt butter in an oven safe dutch oven.
  4. Add scallions, garlic and ginger and cook until softened.
  5. Add rice, stir one minute.
  6. Add lemon and lime juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, bring to a boil.
  7. Cover and place in oven, bake 20 minutes.
  8. Remove, lift lid and let it cool 10 minutes.
  9. Fluff with a fork and mix in coconut milk and coconut.
  10. Cook over low heat until warmed through.
  11. For shrimp: coat with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
  12. Thread 3 shrimp vertically on each skewer and broil 2 minutes per side.
  13. Serve shrimp over rice garnished with salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 812.7 Kcal (3403 kJ)
Calories from fat 442.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.2g 76%
Cholesterol 61.34mg 20%
Sodium 1534.8mg 64%
Potassium 465.04mg 10%
Total Carbs 86.37g 29%
Sugars 4.47g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 15%
Protein 10.85g 22%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 54.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.55 Kcal (944 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.65g 76%
Cholesterol 17.02mg 20%
Sodium 425.96mg 64%
Potassium 129.06mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.97g 29%
Sugars 1.24g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 15%
Protein 3.01g 22%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 15.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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