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~ sweet & sassy shrimp ~ cassies

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1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

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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yield 3 - 4
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For ~ sweet & sassy shrimp ~ cassies

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

How To Make ~ sweet & sassy shrimp ~ cassies

  • 1
    In a small dish, mix the sugar, garlic powder, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Enjoy! They're delicious!
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