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Cajun Shrimp

By: Donna Thomason  
"Donna Thomason knows how to bring a little pizzazz to her El Pas, Texas table--she stirs up a batch of these zippy shrimp. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you like, depending on your family's tastes. 'This is nice served alongside rice pilaf,' she suggests."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 117 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 161 mg cholesterol, 479 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by Wilson Cooks 
Quite good, VERY easy & fairly healthy too!!! I was a little concerned about the nutmeg - it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Juliet 
I needed to triple this recipe for a large dinner party. I marinated the shrimp (tails on)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by Allie 
Nice spice--as a fellow Texan, I figured I could stand it a bit hotter and used 1/4 t. African... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by Colleen 
Good. Probably 3 1/2 stars. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by KELLGURL 
I made the shrimp exactly according to the instructions and they were YUMMY. Husband and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Stacy B 
This was excellent! I used fresh garlic rather than powder, and I added some flour at the end... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by addictedtoallrecipies 
We did not like this at all. It is very unappealing to the eye and not much better to the tongue! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Jess 
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Perfect amount of spice, wouldn't change anything about it. I did,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by jelene 
Not bad, quick and easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2008 by Catherine L. 
Quick and easy, I made this recipe in a heart beat!!! I would add a bit of lime juice next... MORE

 
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