Fish

Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp takes several minutes to prepare.

Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp takes several minutes to cook.

Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp are:

1/2 cup Cajun Spice Mix
12 oz dark beer
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb peeled shrimp, medium
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
CAJUN SPICE MIX
1/2 cup sweet paprika
2 1/2 Tbs cayenne pepper
2 1/2 Tbs garlic powder
1 1/2 Tbs ground black pepper
1 1/2 Tbs ground white pepper
1 Tbs dried thyme
1 Tbs dried oregano
1 Tbs salt

Here is how you make Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp:

In a heavy saucepan, mix cajun spice mix and beer. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk to make a thick paste. Don?t let it burn.Gradually stir in cream to make a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce becomes thick and turns a rich rusty color.Add shrimp and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat and cook shrimp over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.Serve with fresh baguette(s).Serving Size: 8 half-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUFFY1105.

The nutritional information for Cha Cha Cha Cajun Shrimp is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 240.5

• Total Fat: 20.8 g
• Cholesterol: 80.4 mg
• Sodium: 480.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 1.2 g