~ Sweet & Sassy Shrimp ~ Cassies
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
13
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!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 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
- 1In a small dish, mix the sugar, garlic powder, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes.
- 2In 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.
- 3Add 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.
- 4Stir 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. - 5Enjoy! They're delicious!
