Spitfire Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spitfire Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime, juiced; 2 ounces (1/4 cup) hot cayenne pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning; 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces; 2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and de-veined*; 12 to 15 blades fresh chives, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lime, juiced
2 ounces (1/4 cup) hot cayenne pepper sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and de-veined*
12 to 15 blades fresh chives, chopped, for garnish

1
*Ask for easy-peel raw deveined shrimp at seafood counter of market
2
Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
3
Combine lime juice, hot sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and seafood seasoning blend.
4
Quickly saute garlic and shallots in oil and butter for 1 minute, add shrimp and cook 3 minutes, tossing and turning frequently.
5
Dump pink, firm, cooked shrimp from hot pan into hot seasoning blend and toss in seasoning mixture to coat shrimp evenly.
6
Garnish with chopped chives.
7
Serve warm or chilled.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, juiced, 2 ounces (1/4 cup) hot cayenne pepper sauce, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Spitfire 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.

Spitfire Shrimp

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