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5:2 Diet Spicy Lemon Shrimp

5:2 Diet Low-Calorie Pan Fried Spicy Shrimp that is under 100 calories!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 lb medium shrimp (21-30 per pound) peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 packet Cajun seasoning or Old Bay

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, a pinch of paprika, and canola oil in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the frying pan to medium heat, and lightly oil the pan. Move the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook the shrimp on the pan until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Keyword low-carb, shrimp
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