Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
This recipe for Easy Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is an entertainers dream - simple to come together, cooks in no time AND it's delicious with that sweet and spicy flavour combo we all love.
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Servings: 4 adult serving
Ingredients
- 30 jumbo shrimp
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 /2 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 /2 black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the spice ingredients in medium bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a large grill pan (or I like to use my cast iron pan).
- Cook on medium for 3-4 min per side until the shrimp becomes opaque and curls. Serve with lemon wedges.
Making the Sauce (optional)
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside to make a little sauce (this step is optional!)
- Add a little white wine to deglaze the pan (about ⅓ cup). Turn the heat up a bit and swirl the wine around. After about 4-6 minutes turn off the heat and spoon the sauce over shrimp and rice. Serve.
Notes
You can also cook the shrimp on a BBQ in a vegetable basket to prevent them from falling through the grills.
If you don't want to use white wine for the sauce, you can deglaze the pan with a little vegetable broth or water.