Cajun Shrimp with Mango-Edamame Salsa
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Stir up our homemade Cajun seasoning if you can't find salt-free seasoning mix for the shrimp. The salsa recipe uses edamame (soybeans) which are high in fiber.


Cajun Shrimp with Mango-Edamame Salsa


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Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4 (3 ounces cooked shrimp and 3/4 cup salsa) servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  pound  fresh or frozen large shrimp with tailsOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  purchased salt-free Cajun seasoning or Homemade Cajun Seasoning (see recipe below)On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  soybean cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Mango-Edamame Salsa (see recipe below)On Sale
  •     Belgian endive leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2.
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a heavy large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
3.
Serve shrimp warm with Mango-Edamame Salsa and, if desired, Belgian endive leaves. Makes 4 (3 ounces cooked shrimp and 3/4 cup salsa) servings.

Homemade Cajun Seasoning
n a small bowl, stir together 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

Mango-Edamame Salsa
In a medium bowl, combine 2 seeded, peeled, and chopped mangoes; 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), cooked and cooled; 1 red sweet pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons soybean cooking oil; and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to mix. Cover and chill until serving time or up to 2 hours. Makes 3 cups.

Nutrition information
Calories 317, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Fruit .5, Starch 1, Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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