Sarasota's Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Sarasota's Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp (large or extra large shrimp, peeled and tails on); 4 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; salt; pepper; ½ cup butter; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp (large or extra large shrimp, peeled and tails on)
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
salt
pepper
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Marinade -- I just add all the ingredients to a large baggie, close and shake.
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Add your shrimp and marinade at least 1 hour, up to 2 but no more.
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The chili spice is very strong.
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Grill -- A couple of options.
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You can can use a grill pan inside, or an outside grill, broiler, you can also pan saute.
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But if you pan saute, cook on a fairly high heat and quickly so they get a nice brown color.
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Just cook until they start to curl and begin to turn pink.
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They take only a couple of minutes, and remember, once you remove the shrimp from the heat, they will continue to cook for another minute.
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You don't want tough over cooked shrimp.
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Serve -- Just serve on a big platter with your favorite sides.
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If you want the dipping sauce -- just heat up the butter, orange juice and garlic in the microwave and serve.
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That easy.

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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: 2 lbs shrimp (large or extra large shrimp, peeled and tails on), 4 teaspoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons honey, and more.

Yes, Sarasota's Sweet and Spicy Grilled 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.

Sarasota's Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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