Spicy Shrimp Mozambique

Name: Spicy Shrimp Mozambique
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen cooked large shrimp; 3/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup butter; 4 minced garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup hot sauce (do not use Tabasco); 2 (8 ounce) envelopes saffron (I use goya sazon with azafran); 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Recipe by Chef #1024529

A Portuguese shrimp recipe that can be served as an appetizer or as a main meal.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 3-5

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs frozen cooked large shrimp
³⁄₄

cup white wine
¹⁄₂

cup butter
4

minced garlic cloves
2

tablespoons lemon juice
³⁄₄

cup hot sauce (do not use Tabasco)
2

(8 ounce) envelopes saffron (I use goya sazon with azafran)
2

tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

In pot add olive oil and heat then add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Add butter and melt.
Add all remaining ingredients except the shrimp and bring to boil; simmer 5 minutes.
Taste the sauce and add either more wine or hot sauce depending on how spicy you want to make it.
Add shrimp and cook additional 5 minutes.
Serve as is for an appetizer with bread for sauce dipping, or serve along with boiled white rice for a main course.

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