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Cajun grilled shrimp in a foreman grill

Perfect Grilled Cajun Shrimp

In this flavorful Cajun Grilled Shrimp Recipe, the cayenne pepper gives the shrimp the spicy flavor you expect from a cajun dish, and the white pepper really accentuates all the flavors. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together, except shrimp, in a shallow dish. Use a whisk on it for about a minute to make sure it’s all good and distributed well.
  • Add shrimp and coat well.
  • Cover and let marinade in fridge for at least 15 minutes. If you can let it sit for a couple of hours, even better.
  • Preheat your George Foreman Grill with the lid closed for at least 5 minutes. Use the high setting if you have it.
  • Place shrimp on the grill and close lid.
  • Grill shrimp for about 3-5 minutes. They’ll be firm to the touch and an opaque color when done.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1352mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 746IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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