Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

Name: Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Firecracker Mash; 1/3 cup almonds; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded; 1 bunch cilantro (without stems); 6 scallions; 3 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/8 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup water; Shrimp; 2 lbs medium shrimp or 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/8 cup lemon juice; salt

Servings: persons

Firecracker Mash
1/3 cup almonds
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 bunch cilantro (without stems)
6 scallions
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
1/8 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
Shrimp
2 lbs medium shrimp or 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 cup lemon juice
salt

1
Place the ingredients for the mash in a food processor or blender and blend until a smooth paste forms (probably about 1 minute).
2
Place in a covered dish with the shrimp and marinate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
3
Heat the tablespoon of olive oil and saute the shrimp until pink.
4
Use the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, and season the shrimp with salt as needed.
5
If desired, you can garnish with thinly sliced avocado, sprigs of cilantro, or cherry tomatoes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Firecracker Mash, 1/3 cup almonds, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, 1 bunch cilantro (without stems), and more.

Yes, Firecracker Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Firecracker Shrimp

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