Spicy Easy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Easy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, plus more for serving (optional); Generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper; A few shakes of freshly ground cinnamon; Pinch of cayenne; 2 tablespoons rice flakes, pulverized in a spice grinder; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher or other salt

Servings: persons

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, plus more for serving (optional)
Generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper
A few shakes of freshly ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons rice flakes, pulverized in a spice grinder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher or other salt

1
Rinse and dry the shrimp and put them in a bowl.
2
Add the pomegranate molasses and mix gently.
3
Set the shrimp on a cutting board or other flat surface and sprinkle on some pepper, cinnamon, cayenne, and half the rice flakes.
4
Turn them over and season the other side the same way.
5
Melt the butter with the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and gently set the shrimp in.
6
When theyre nicely browned, after about 2 minutes, flip them over and cook the other side for another minute or so, depending on the size of the shrimp, until well browned.
7
Place the cilantro on a plate and mound the shrimp over it.
8
Liberally sprinkle them with salt and serve hot with additional pomegranate molasses if you like.

389

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on, 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, plus more for serving (optional), Generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper, A few shakes of freshly ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spicy Easy 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.

Spicy Easy Shrimp

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