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Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 

1 1/4 pounds large shrimp shelled, deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cooking oil as needed
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
=== CAJUN SEASONING ===
1/2 tablespoon good-quality chile powder
1/2 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

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.