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Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle is for Snack.

Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle takes several minutes to prepare.

Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle takes several minutes to cook.

Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle are:

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deviened with tail shell intact
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning- homemade or store bought
1/2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/2tsp brown sugar
1 lemon or lime, sliced in wedges for garnish
Salt and pepper for seasoning

Cajun Spice Mix; (makes 1 cup)

5tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp chili powder
1tbsp cumin
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder

Foe the Cajun spice mix, stir all ingredients together well in a small bowl to blend. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for maximum freshness.

Here is how you make Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle:

In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp with the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and chopped chipotles in adobo sauce,and mix well to fully coat the shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 30- 60 minutes.Baking: Pre heat oven to 350* F. Spread out the marinated shrimp onto a foil-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp curl up and turn pink, about 0-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with a garnish of lemon or lime wedges.Grilling: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and barbecue shrimp until they curl up and turn pink.Sauteeing: Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil, and once hot add the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side.Serving Size: Serves 6-8 as an appetizerNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FATOLDGUY3.

The nutritional information for Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 94.9

• Total Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 83.2 mg
• Sodium: 383.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
• Protein: 11.2 g