Cajun Shrimp Spread Recipe

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Cajun Shrimp Spread
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
549
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tbsp canola oil
  • old bay seasoning (to taste)
  • cajun seasoning (to taste) or creole seasoning (to taste)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
  • 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 dashes hot sauce , to taste
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning (to taste) or 1 tsp creole seasoning (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Dry shrimp off well with paper towels.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and are no longer transparent.
  4. Remove and set aside to cool.
  5. When cooled set aside a few shrimp for garnish.
  6. Place the shrimp into a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  7. Cut cream cheese into chunks and add to the shrimp.
  8. Spoon 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, grated onion, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning, process until smooth.
  9. Add additional mayonnaise as needed to thin further.
  10. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  11. Refrigerate overnight if possible, or at least one hour.
  12. Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with the whole shrimp and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 548.82 Kcal (2298 kJ)
Calories from fat 387.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.03g 66%
Cholesterol 83.26mg 28%
Sodium 1465.55mg 61%
Potassium 118.6mg 3%
Total Carbs 32.98g 11%
Sugars 0.99g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 9.78g 20%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 43.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 356.09 Kcal (1491 kJ)
Calories from fat 251.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.92g 66%
Cholesterol 54.02mg 28%
Sodium 950.88mg 61%
Potassium 76.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.4g 11%
Sugars 0.64g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 5%
Protein 6.34g 20%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 27.9mg 4%

* 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

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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