Chile-Fried Shrimp Recipe

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Chile-Fried Shrimp
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the chile powder, cayenne, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Put the oil in a large skillet over med/high heat.
  3. Toss the shrimp in the spice mixture to coat.
  4. When the oil in hot(a pinch of cornmeal will sizzle), toss in about half the shrimp or whatever number will fit in one layer.
  5. Turn the heat to high and cook until brown on one side.
  6. Then turn and brown the other side, adjusting the heat so the shrimp brown without burning, 4-5 minutes total.
  7. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  8. Garnish and serve with the lime or lemon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 873.05 Kcal (3655 kJ)
Calories from fat 592.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.88g 101%
Cholesterol 115.08mg 38%
Sodium 2269.12mg 95%
Potassium 173.64mg 4%
Total Carbs 58.65g 20%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 16.21g 32%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 57.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 376.21 Kcal (1575 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.39g 101%
Cholesterol 49.59mg 38%
Sodium 977.78mg 95%
Potassium 74.82mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.27g 20%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 9%
Protein 6.98g 32%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 24.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 22.5
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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