Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 240.5
- Total Fat: 20.8 g
- Cholesterol: 80.4 mg
- Sodium: 480.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1/2 cup Cajun Spice Mix
12 oz dark beer
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb peeled shrimp, medium
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
CAJUN SPICE MIX
1/2 cup sweet paprika
2 1/2 Tbs cayenne pepper
2 1/2 Tbs garlic powder
1 1/2 Tbs ground black pepper
1 1/2 Tbs ground white pepper
1 Tbs dried thyme
1 Tbs dried oregano
1 Tbs salt
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, mix cajun spice mix and beer. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk to make a thick paste. Don’t let it burn.
Gradually stir in cream to make a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce becomes thick and turns a rich rusty color.
Add shrimp and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat and cook shrimp over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
Serve with fresh baguette(s).
Serving Size: 8 half-cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUFFY1105.
Gradually stir in cream to make a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce becomes thick and turns a rich rusty color.
Add shrimp and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat and cook shrimp over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
Serve with fresh baguette(s).
Serving Size: 8 half-cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUFFY1105.