Sugar-and-Spice-Baked Shrimp Recipe

Name: Sugar-and-Spice-Baked Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 1 1/2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Vegetable oil, for greasing baking sheet; 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled with tail left on, deveined; Juice of 1/2 lime

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 1 1/2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for greasing baking sheet
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled with tail left on, deveined
Juice of 1/2 lime

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, cayenne, allspice, turmeric and flour.
3
Grease a large baking sheet.
4
Dredge the shrimp, a few at a time, in the sugar mixture and place on the baking sheet.
5
Bake until the sugar is caramelized, especially on the bottom, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove the shrimp from the oven, turn over with a spatula and squeeze lime juice over them.
7
Place on a platter and serve immediately.

873

kcal

Calories

Carbs

147

Protein

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Sugar-and-Spice-Baked 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.

Sugar-and-Spice-Baked Shrimp

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