Creole-Spiced Shrimp

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

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the South with our Creole-Spiced Shrimp recipe, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Louisiana cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 40 minutes, this meal is ideal for lunch, dinner, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with minimal effort.

Imagine succulent shrimp, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, including Old Bay seasoning and hot chili paste, creating a tantalizing taste that dances on your palate. The addition of fresh oregano and zesty lemon slices elevates the dish, making it not only delicious but also refreshing. Each bite is a burst of flavor, complemented by the rich, buttery sauce that envelops the shrimp as they cook to perfection.

Whether you choose to bake or grill, this recipe is designed for ease and convenience. The shrimp are cooked in individual foil packets, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while keeping the shrimp tender and juicy. With just a few simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven or grill, and get ready to savor a dish that embodies the spirit of Creole cooking. Bon Appétit!

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 leaves 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