~ sweet & sassy shrimp ~ cassies

Name: ~ Sweet & Sassy Shrimp ~ Cassies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 ounce(s) ( 35 - 45 ) count - large uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and rinsed - drain; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 tablespoon(s) butter - divided; 1 tablespoon(s) each ~ garlic salt, garlic powder and paprika; 1 - heaping teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each - black pepper, cayenne pepper and hot pepper flakes - or to your preference; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) dry sherry - optional; rice - or pasta to serve over; lemon - wedge & dried parsley - optional

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Mar 19, 2015

My family requested sweet & spicy shrimp for dinner, so I threw this concoction together and boy did they ever love it. Not a shrimp left. You can cut down on the heat if you prefer. My family likes it hot and my measurements of the spices were perfect for them. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Saute

yield 3 - 4

Ingredients

24 ounces ( 35 - 45 ) count - large uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and rinsed - drain
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter - divided
1 tablespoon each ~ garlic salt, garlic powder and paprika
1 - heaping teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon each - black pepper, cayenne pepper and hot pepper flakes - or to your preference
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry sherry - optional
rice - or pasta to serve over
lemon - wedge & dried parsley - optional

How To Make ~ sweet & sassy shrimp ~ cassies

Step 1

In a small dish, mix the sugar, garlic powder, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter with the oil. Add the spice mixture and stir making sure all is wet and mixed well with the oil and butter. Should be bubbling.
Step 3

Add the shrimp, spreading out so to cook evenly, stirring occasionally ( about 2 minutes after adding ) make sure other side is cooked as well, only until opaque.
Step 4

Stir in the remaining butter and sherry if using. Spoon hot shrimp and sauce over rice or pasta, with a squeeze of lemon if desired. My version is pretty spicy, you can cut down on the cayenne & pepper flakes to half if desired. My family likes hot.
Step 5

Enjoy! They're delicious!
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