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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Recipe

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2 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a bowl, combine the seasonings. In another bowl, combine oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons of seasoning mixture (save remaining mixture for another use). Add shrimp; toss until well coated. Thread shrimp onto two metal or soaked wooded skewers. Broil shrimp 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp; baste with remaining oil mixture. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Yield: 2 servings (about 1/4 cup seasoning mix).

Editor's Note:Store remaining Cajun seasoning mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/4 pound) equals 231 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 168 mg cholesterol, 5,506 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp published in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p220

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