Hot and Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Hot and Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound butter; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 3 cloves garlic chopped; 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon basil chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano chopped; 1 small hot chili peppers chopped; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper ground; 2 teaspoons black pepper fresh, ground; 2 each bay leaves crumbled; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 pounds shrimp raw, in their shells; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound butter
1/4 cup peanut oil
3 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon basil chopped
1 teaspoon thyme chopped
1 teaspoon oregano chopped
1 small hot chili peppers chopped
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper ground
2 teaspoons black pepper fresh, ground
2 each bay leaves crumbled
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds shrimp raw, in their shells
salt to taste

1
Shrimp should be of a size to number 30 to 35 per pound.
2
Melt the butter and oil in a flameproof baking dish.
3
Add the garlic, herbs, peppers, bay leaves, paprika, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil.
4
Turn the heat down and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Remove the dish from the heat and let the flavors marry at least 30 minutes.
6
This hot butter sauce can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
7
Preheat the oven to 450F.
8
Reheat the sauce, add the shrimp, and cook over medium heat until the shrimp just turn pink, then bake in the oven about 30 minutes more.
9
Taste for seasoning, adding salt if necessary.
10
When the shells are crisp it is a pleasure to eat the shrimp with their shells on.
11
This rich butter sauce cries out to be sopped up with crusty bread once the shrimp are gone.

1160

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound butter, 1/4 cup peanut oil, 3 cloves garlic chopped, 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, and more.

Yes, Hot and Spicy 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.

Hot and Spicy Shrimp

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