New Orleans Shrimp Simple makes for an easy weeknight gluten free, low carb meal. Shrimp cooked in parchment paper with a medley of herbs and spices.
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, gluten free, Healthy, Low Carb
Servings: 4
Calories: 316 kcal
Author: Vicky
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3
tablespoons
gluten free Worcestershire sauce
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2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
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1
tablespoon
butter
melted
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2
teaspoons
chopped fresh rosemary
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2
teaspoons
chopped garlic
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1/2
teaspoon
dried thyme
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1/2
teaspoon
hot pepper sauce
such as Tabasco
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1/4
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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1/4
teaspoon
cayenne
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2
pounds
unshelled jumbo shrimp
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2
lemons
sliced into 1/4 inch slices
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4
teaspoons
butter
divided
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Combine first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss until combined. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
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Cut a large circle out of the parchment paper or a large rectangle. Remove shrimp mixture from bowl; reserve marinade. Place one quarter of the shrimp mixture on each parchment sheet. Drizzle remaining marinade over shrimp. Top each with 1 teaspoon butter.
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Fold over the circular parchment paper and fold over the edges multiple times to seal or if using a rectangular piece fold over the sides.
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Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
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Carefully cut the packets open and serve immediately.
Recipe from Laura Martin, Cooking Light, 2007
For a dairy free version use vegan butter.
Nutrition Facts
New Orleans Shrimp en Papillote
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 589mg196%
Sodium 1962mg85%
Potassium 357mg10%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Vitamin C 40.4mg49%
Calcium 359mg36%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.