Shrimp with Cajun Sauce
Low-fat shrimp ranks as an all-time favorite appetizer among dieters. Especially when served with a zesty cocktail-style sauce.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
16 mins
Servings:
8 servings (3 shrimp each)
Ingredients
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
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1 bay leaf
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1-1/2 lbs. large shrimp, shelled and deveined
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Sauce:
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1 tbs. fat-free sour cream
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2 tbs. bottled horseradish
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2 tbs. Creole of Dijon mustard
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1 tbs. light mayonnaise
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1/2 tsp. Cajun or Crole seasoning
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1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Directions
1.
Bring 3 quarts water, lemon zest and juice, garlic, seasoning and the bay leaf to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and return to boiling. Boil for 1 minute or until pink and cooked through. Drain, rinse under cold water.
2.
Mix sour cream, horseradish, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Serve with shrimp.
Nutrition information
Calories 113, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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