Spitfire Shrimp
Ignite your taste buds with the fiery and flavorful Spitfire Shrimp, a tantalizing seafood dish that's perfect for spice lovers! Featuring tender, juicy shrimp coated in a bold spice blend of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a touch of brown sugar, this recipe delivers a perfectly balanced kick of heat and sweetness. Sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with splashes of fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce, each bite is drenched in layers of rich, zesty flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal as a show-stopping appetizer or a satisfying main dish served with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the addictive sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, Spitfire Shrimp is a versatile meal that's as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until fully coated.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the shrimp for an extra kick. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Enjoy your Spitfire Shrimp as an appetizer or with steamed rice to soak up the spicy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
