Cajun Shrimp Skewers

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer equals 89 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

On eight metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp and lemon wedges. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.