Creole-Spiced Shrimp

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Creole-Spiced Shrimp
40 min.
4
431kcal

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our Creole-Spiced Shrimp, a dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the coast right to your table! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any festive gathering, these succulent shrimp are seasoned with a delightful medley of spices and fresh ingredients that tantalize the taste buds.

Imagine plump, juicy shrimp infused with aromatic herbs like fresh oregano and kissed with the zesty brightness of lemon. Each bite carries a hint of heat from hot chili paste, perfectly balanced by the savory notes of Worcestershire sauce and Old Bay seasoning. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary preferences.

Ready in just 40 minutes, our Creole-Spiced Shrimp is incredibly easy to prepare! Simply toss the marinated shrimp with your favorite vegetables, seal them in foil packets, and let the oven or grill work its magic. The result? A dish that's not just quick and hassle-free, but also packed with rich flavors and bursting with freshness.

Perfect for sharing with friends and family, this shrimp dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. With under 500 calories per serving, it satisfies your cravings without compromising on taste. Dive into the wonderful world of Creole cuisine with this mouthwatering recipe!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons chili paste depending on your taste pref hot (such as sambal oelek)
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon thinly sliced
  • tablespoon old bay seasoning 
  • small onion sliced
  • tablespoons oregano fresh
  • pounds shrimp wild deveined unpeeled peeled
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cut into tablespoons (1 stick)
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Using small kitchen scissors, cut shrimpshells along the curved backs.
  2. Remove vein,keeping shell intact. (Skip this step if usingpeeled deveined shrimp.) Toss shrimp andnext 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Place four 16x12" sheets of heavy-dutyfoil on a work surface. Divide shrimp mixtureamong sheets. Fold all foil edges toward thecenter to accommodate the liquid; do notcrimp.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup waterto each. Crimp tightly to seal. Preheat ovento 325°F. Arrange packets in a single layer ona rimmed baking sheet. Alternatively, build amedium fire in a charcoal grill, or preheata gas grill to medium-high.
  5. Bake or grill untilshrimp are just opaque in center (carefullyopen 1 packet to check; steam will escape),about 30 minutes. Carefully cut openpackets.
  6. Per serving: 470 calories, 26 g fat, 1 g fiber
  7. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein42.12%
Fat49.65%
Carbs8.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.38
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.116956573466%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
3.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:430.84kcal
21.54%
Fat:24.48g
37.66%
Saturated Fat:14.9g
93.14%
Carbohydrates:9.13g
3.04%
Net Carbohydrates:6.8g
2.47%
Sugar:2.64g
2.94%
Cholesterol:426.15mg
142.05%
Sodium:1548.95mg
67.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.73g
93.46%
Phosphorus:513.78mg
51.38%
Copper:0.96mg
47.8%
Vitamin K:25.97µg
24.74%
Magnesium:94.73mg
23.68%
Calcium:225.43mg
22.54%
Potassium:786.91mg
22.48%
Zinc:3.24mg
21.61%
Vitamin C:17.38mg
21.07%
Iron:3.24mg
17.97%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.76%
Vitamin A:808.97IU
16.18%
Fiber:2.33g
9.3%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.91%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.53%
Folate:15.76µg
3.94%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.87%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.84%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.38%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.55%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Selenium:0.75µg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious