Spitfire Shrimp

Submitted by Crunchycookie23

"I love this recipe. Very very simple - yet very flavorful. The sauce in this recipe is fantastic and I'll use it on many dishes."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 6-8 shrimp
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 ounces cayenne pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 2 lbs jumbo shrimp
• 12 -15 chives

directions

1. Ask for easy-peel raw 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 peeled 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.