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This Skinny Barbecued Shrimp recipe is a healthy easy version of classic New Orleans BBQ shrimp from Louisiana based healthy cookbook writer, Holly Clegg, that I adapted ever so slightly.
Full of flavor and easy to prepare, this recipe comes together quickly provided you have shrimp on hand in your freezer.
Weight Watchers Friendly Skinny Southern BBQ Shrimp
Did you know that Louisiana or New Orleans Barbecued shrimp have nothing to do with an actual barbecue?
Good news, if you, like me, avoid anything to do with outdoor grilling or barbecuing!
This popular southern dish actually refers to shrimp sauteed in a garlic and Worcestershire sauce spiked butter sauce.
Traditional recipes call for shell-on shrimp cooked in an insane amount of butter. Not exactly Weight Watchers friendly.
Fortunately I found a simple, healthy easy to eat Weight Watchers friendly version I think you're going to love. We certainly did!
Recipe Notes
This Skinny Barbecued Shrimp recipe is a healthy easy version of classic New Orleans BBQ shrimp from Louisiana based healthy cookbook writer, Holly Clegg, that I adapted ever so slightly.
Full of flavor and easy to prepare, this recipe comes together quickly provided you have shrimp on hand in your freezer.
Almost all shrimp are cleaned and flash frozen shortly after being caught, so for the freshest shrimp, you're better off buying frozen and defrosting it yourself, unless you're lucky enough to live close to where it's caught.
I try to buy shrimp labeled "shell split and deveined" which are super easy to peel.
I like to serve this SkinnySouthern BBQ Shrimp with warm crusty French Bread or Cauliflower Rice and Roasted Vegetables. Traditionalists may want to serve it on grits.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this BBQ Shrimp?
According to my calculations each serving has about 178 calories and
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
This is most definitely a recipe I plan to make again and again. Enjoy!
Looking for more easy, delicious Weight Watchers friendly Shrimp Recipes?
Check out , , Skinny Shrimp Creole, Easy Shrimp Risotto, Southwest Shrimp and Black Bean Salad or WW No Cook Tex-Mex Shrimp Rolls!
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Skinny Southern BBQ Shrimp Recipe
A lighter, healthier Weight Watchers friendly alternative to traditional Louisiana BBQ Shrimp that's low in calories and SmarPoints
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 4
Calories: 178
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fat-free Caesar or Creamy Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound medium to large peeled shrimp
- ⅓ cup white wine or cooking wine
Instructions
In large nonstick skillet (affiliate link), combine oil, Italian dressing, garlic, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper over medium heat until sauce begins to boil.
Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Add wine and cook until the shrimp are done, 3 to 5 additional minutes. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Southern BBQ Shrimp Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe)
Calories 178Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 0g0%
Protein 19g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low calorie shrimp, skillet shrimp
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Source: adapted from: Holly Clegg's Too Hot in the Kitchen Cookbook
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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