Spicy Cajun Shrimp
Serve the seasoned broiled shrimp with the homemade mayonnaise dressing for a quick and easy appetizer.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
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1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic (1 clove)
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2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
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4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, tomato paste, lemon juice, and garlic. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2.
Brush both sides of each shrimp with melted butter. Sprinkle both sides of each shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Place on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
3.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp; broil for 1 to 2 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque. Serve shrimp with mayonnaise mixture. Makes 8 appetizer servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 181, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 264 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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