Ww 4 Points Cinnamon Pepper Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Weight Watchers-friendly recipe for Cinnamon Pepper Shrimp, a bold and creative twist on classic seafood! At just 4 points per serving, this dish combines succulent large shrimp with a unique blend of warm cinnamon and freshly ground black pepper for a surprising and delightful flavor profile. Quickly sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil, then finished with a bright splash of fresh lemon juice and low-sodium soy sauce, this recipe is both light and deeply satisfying. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings or entertaining guests. Serve it as a protein-packed main dish over a bed of greens or alongside your favorite grains. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this irresistible shrimp recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and black pepper. Stir to mix evenly.
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle the cinnamon and pepper mixture evenly over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
Drizzle the lemon juice and soy sauce over the cooked shrimp. Toss gently to coat and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1007 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 111.6 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
