caramelized chili shrimp

Name: Caramelized Chili Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) coarse salt (or kosher salt); 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) chipotle chili powder (or ground red pepper or cayenne pepper); 1 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound(s) large shrimp, uncooked (about 22 to 30 shrimp) with tails on; 1/2 medium lime

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on May 21, 2023

Shrimp is always a crowd pleaser, and this recipe adds a little kick of heat. It's a really tasty appetizer recipe, yet it's so quick to prepare ... ready in about 15 minutes.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 8 to 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt (or kosher salt)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or ground red pepper or cayenne pepper)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound large shrimp, uncooked (about 22 to 30 shrimp) with tails on
1/2 medium lime

How To Make caramelized chili shrimp

Step 1

Heat oven to 500°F. Line a 15x10-inch baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a sealable 1-gallon plastic bag, mix together the sugar, flour, salt, chili powder, chipotle chili powder and garlic. Shake and massage bag until well blended. Add shrimp, seal bag, and shake bag until all shrimp are well coated.
Step 3

Arrange coated shrimp in baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Remove baking sheet from oven. Using a rubber spatula, turn shrimp. Squeeze lime over shrimp.
Step 4

Place shrimp on a serving platter, and serve immediately while still hot. TIP: Have plenty of toothpicks nearby the appetizers, so guests can pierce the shrimp to grab them, and thereby avoid sticky fingers.
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