Cajun Shrimp

Contributed By: dawnwalker75
Chauncey - Low Carb Dieting for Dummies

0 carb choices. Charcoal grilling gives this shrimp an excellent flavor, but a gas or indoor grill or broiler will also work. Use two skewers for each kabob to keep the shrimp from spinning around independently.

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Appetizers

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Ingredients

3 Green onions, minced
2 tbsp. Lemon juice
3/4 tsp. Garlic powder
2 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. Olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. Medium shrimp, shelled with tails intact, deveined
Lemon wedges, optional

Preparation

1) Combine the onions, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a 2 qt glass dish; stir in the oil. Add the shrimp; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

2) Thread the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in hot water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning). Grill the shrimp over medium-hot coals about 2 minutes per side until opaque. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Cook's Notes

Vary it! A quick variation is to use a bottled zesty cocktail sauce mixed with the olive oil as a marinade. Stir-fry shrimp in a skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray until the shrimp are opaque, just a couple of minutes.