SPICED SHRIMP

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Categories     Mustard     Shellfish     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Shrimp     Winter     Oregano     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound large (21 to 24 per pound) shrimp, shelled, leaving tail and first shell section intact, and if desired deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
Accompaniment:
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together all ingredients except shrimp and oil. Arrange shrimp in one layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with half of spice mixture. Turn shrimp over and sprinkle with remaining mixture.
  • In a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté half of shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Sauté remaining shrimp in remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same manner.
  • Serve shrimp with lemon wedges.

Saru Arusmi
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This is one of the best shrimp recipes I've ever tried. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ronald Roll
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I had some trouble finding all of the spices at my local grocery store, but I was able to substitute some similar ones and it still turned out great. I also added a bit of extra chili powder to give it a bit more of a kick. Overall, I'm really happy


Mariam Lidel
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Delicious! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Dozie Junior
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I'm a huge fan of shrimp, and this recipe did not disappoint! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the spices were flavorful without being overpowering. I served them over rice with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole famil