I mentioned in my post yesterday that we’re having to consume a large bag of cooked shrimp. So I’m trying to come up with creative ways to use it up.
It’s a nice problem to have, since not only do we all love shrimp, but it also sits very comfortably in our sleeve. Besides, low calorie and high protein is a tough thing to beat nowadays. Yesterday I made Piquant Spicy Shrimp.
The day before, I made this creamy spicy shrimp.
Creamy Spicy Shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pre-cooked or raw shrimp with tails on , defrosted
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (the stuff that comes in dairy packages, not cool whip)
- 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix the cajun seasoning and the water together to make a paste.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and cook gently until the paste is well mixed in and the sauce is creamy and thick. Don't rush this, let the sauce get thick so that it will coat your tongue in spicy creamy goodness when you eat this.
- Pour in your cooked or raw shrimp and let either heat through or cook through completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Spicy Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Cholesterol 255mg
85%
Sodium 672mg
28%
Potassium 113mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 1g
0%
Protein 18g
36%
Vitamin A
18.6%
Vitamin C
4.2%
Calcium
14.3%
Iron
11.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
A.J. says
This sounded delicious & we tried it tonight. Apparently my Cajun seasoning is very potent because I literally felt as though I could breathe flames when I used 2 tablespoons of it in my sauce.
Two Sleevers says
OMG really? That doesn’t sound like fun! I should adjust the recipe to show less and suggest people add more if they like. Thanks for letting me know
Coral frazier says
Looks amazing! What brand of seasoning did you use? I’m worried it might be to spicy!
Laura Thomas says
Not sure where to leave this more general comment. I had my sleeve surgery Monday, June 2, and I have been fairly down about having to”give up” my love of cooking. I found this blog today and have spent hours looking at the content. It has more than inspired me. I live spicy foods, seafood, Indian food, and desserts. To find ways that I can reengineer food and make It thigh protein, low carb is such a gut. I am not creative and don’t need to be with this wonderful blog as my new cookbook. Thank you sooooo much for sharing your journey and your wonderful ideas! You have given me so much optimism and joy!
Laura Thomas
Two Sleevers says
Thanks so much for your comment! I needed to hear this today. I’m lying in bed, recovering from gall bladder surgery and feeling very sorry for myself :p. Your comment cheered me up!