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Cajun Shrimp

This flavourful Cajun Shrimp Recipe is ready to serve in just 10mins!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Cajun

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun spice
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lb (450g) shrimp fresh or frozen defrosted
  • No-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

Stovetop version:
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  1. Mix together, Cajun spice, smoked paprika, garlic, salt and 1 tablespoon of water to make it into a bit of a paste.
  2. Add in the shrimp and mix till shrimp is well coated.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium till hot and then spray with some cooking spray.
  4. Cook the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 mins per side.
  5. Note: you may need to add a bit more cooking spray to the pan between batches.
Grill version:
  1. Pre heat grill to high.
  2. Mix together, Cajun spice, smoked paprika, garlic, salt and 1 tablespoon of water to make it into a bit of a paste.
  3. Add in the shrimp and mix till shrimp is well coated.
  4. Spray shrimp with low calorie spray.
  5. Cook on the grill for 2-3 mins per side.

Notes

  • Tips For Making Cajun Shrimp
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  • Weight Watchers Points in Cajun Shrimp
  • This recipe for Cajun Shrimp contains 0 Freestyle Points!
  • It is important that you don’t crowd the skillet. Cook your Cajun shrimp in batches to avoid cooling the pan down and ‘boiling’ the shrimp instead of frying.
  • If you notice liquid forming when you start to cook (especially if using defrosted shrimp), tilt then pan and use a spoon to remove the excess water.
  • Want to really kick it up a notch? Add more cayenne pepper to make your Cajun Shrimp extra spicy.
  • You can also reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning if you don’t like the heat.
  • If not following Weight Watchers, you can use oil instead of no-calorie cooking spray to make the paste and fry the shrimp.

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 882mg (37%) Potassium 113mg (3%) Vitamin A 615IU (12%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Calories 118kcal 6%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 882mg 37%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Vitamin A 615IU 12%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.