Cajun Shrimp Skewers Recipe

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Cajun Shrimp Skewers
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the Cajun butter ingredients; heat until butter is melted. Keep warm.
  3. Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting once with reserved marinade. Serve with Cajun butter. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 745.26 Kcal (3120 kJ)
Calories from fat 586.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.12g 100%
Cholesterol 126.76mg 42%
Sodium 1301.02mg 54%
Potassium 144.68mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.18g 11%
Sugars 0.59g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 9.79g 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 53.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 415.44 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat 326.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.3g 100%
Cholesterol 70.66mg 42%
Sodium 725.25mg 54%
Potassium 80.65mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.06g 11%
Sugars 0.33g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 6%
Protein 5.46g 20%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 9%
Calcium 30mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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