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Cajun Shrimp Kabobs

Source: dLife

Grilled or broiled these, spicy herb-coated shrimp are a great appetizer or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 10 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	35.3

Total Carbs	2.0 g

Dietary Fiber	0.6 g

Sugars	0.6 g

Total Fat	1.8 g

Saturated Fat	0.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.2 g

Potassium	97.9 mg

Protein	2.9 g

Sodium	1203.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 1.8 Fat, 0.0 Other Carbs, 0.4 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

0.25
0 1/4 cup celery salt 1.0
1 each cooking spray 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp ground paprika 0.125
0.125 tsp ground thyme 1.0
1 tsp oregano leaves 1.5
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1.5
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1.0
1 tsp onion powder 1.0
1 tsp black pepper 0.75
0 3/4 tsp salt 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground cayenne (red pepper) 1.0
1 lb large raw shrimp 1.0
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Soak ten wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before grilling or broiling to prevent burning.
Preheat grill to medium high or preheat broiler.
In small bowl, mix paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, brown sugar, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and celery salt.
In large bowl, add shrimp and sprinkle with rub. Toss with hands to coat each piece. Drizzle with olive oil and toss again.
Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer by bending each shrimp so that ends are nearly touching and skewer goes through each shrimp twice.
Coat grill grate or broiler pan with cooking spray.
Grill or broil kabobs, 3 minutes per side, until shrimp are carmelized and opaque.