Steamed and Spiced Shrimp

Number of Servings: 
40
Ingredients: 
1 Pound raw medium-size shrimp in the shell
2 Teaspoons oil
1 Tablespoon prepared seafood seasoning or recipe below
Seafood seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
3/4 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon dry ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground hot pepper (cayenne)
Instructions: 

Coat shrimp with oil, toss with seafood seasoning. Place shrimp on a steamer rack over boiling water. Reduce heat and steam, covered , about 2-3 minutes or until bright pink and opaque throughout. Serve warm with your favorite spicy cocktail sauce.

Seafood seasoning

Combine all ingredients.

Makes about 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition Information: 
Calories: 147 Cholesterol: 173mg Sodium: 733mg
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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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    Ralph C.

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.