Firecracker Shrimp

Here's a recipe for spicing up shrimp. Prep time includes the minimum marinating time. These can be served hot or chilled and used as an appetizer.

• Ready In: 1 hr 22 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Firecracker Mash

• 1⁄3 cup  almonds
• 2  jalapeno peppers, seeded
• 1  bunch cilantro (without stems)
• 6  scallions
• 3  cloves garlic
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 1⁄8 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup water

• Shrimp

• 2  lbs medium shrimp or 2  lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄8 cup lemon juice
•  salt

Directions

1. Place the ingredients for the mash in a food processor or blender and blend until a smooth paste forms (probably about 1 minute).
2. Place in a covered dish with the shrimp and marinate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
3. Heat the tablespoon of olive oil and saute the shrimp until pink.
4. Use the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, and season the shrimp with salt as needed.
5. If desired, you can garnish with thinly sliced avocado, sprigs of cilantro, or cherry tomatoes.