Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Large shrimp - shelled, deveined
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh lemon juice
		Cooking oil - as needed
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped flat-leaf parsley
		Cajun Seasoning
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Good-quality chile powder
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Crushed dried thyme

Recipe Instructions

Light the grill or preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients.

Add the shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Thread the shrimp onto 4 metal skewers and drizzle with lemon juice.

When ready to grill, lightly brush the grill rack with oil. Grill the shrimp until they are cooked through and lightly charred around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Very Lean Protein

Nutrition Facts: 113 calories (12% calories from fat), 22 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 2 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 202 mg cholesterol, 243 mg sodium.

Source:
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