Easy Spicy Shrimp

We love shrimp – any way you serve it. I bought some cooked shrimp by mistake from the freezer section. I thought it was raw. So what to do besides shrimp cocktails? This dish was so easy and came out delicious!

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Marinating the Shrimp

I wasn’t sure how cooked shrimp would absorb the flavors, but it came out perfect!

Place the shrimp in a bowl and top with all the spices.

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Stir in the olive oil, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

If you are using raw shrimp, only marinate for an hour.

Making the Easy Spicy Shrimp

Heat the ghee and 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. You can substitute European butter for the ghee. It has a much lower water content, or make your own clarified butter.

Add the green onions and cook just until they are starting to get soft. Push to the side.

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Place the shrimp in the hot skillet

and cook until it’s hot, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

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Mix it all together and serve over hot orzo or rice.

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© Copyright 2024 The Lazy Gastronome

5 from 8 votes
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Easy Spicy Shrimp

Just mix, refrigerate, then cook. This recipe is so easy and so delicious.

Course: Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: seafood, shellfish
Keyword: ghee, green onion, scallion, shrimp, spicy
Servings: 4 servings
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked and peeled shrimp
  • 1/3 cup PLUS 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) you can substitute European butter which has a much lower moisture content
  • 4 large green onions, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Place the shrimp in a bowl and top with all the spices.

  2. Stir in the olive oil, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

  3. If you are using raw shrimp, only marinate for an hour. 

  4. Heat the ghee and 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat.

  5. Add the green onions and cook just until they are starting to get soft. Push to the side.

  6. Place the shrimp in the hot skillet and cook until it's hot, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

  7. Mix it all together and serve over hot orzo or rice. 

Recipe Notes

 

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9 Responses to Easy Spicy Shrimp

  1. Bernadette says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper. I like shrimp in all forms.

  2. Jeri says:

    5 stars
    This spicy shrimp was easy AND flavorful! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

  3. Liz says:

    5 stars
    This dish was so simple and flavorful! Thanks for the fabulous recipe!!!

  4. Angela says:

    5 stars
    I love the spice on these shrimp. Delicious!

  5. 5 stars
    Those spicy shrimp look absolutely mouthwatering! Can’t wait to dive into that deliciousness!

  6. Nicole says:

    5 stars
    Sounds quick and easy. Love me some spicy shrimp!

  7. Amy Liu Dong says:

    5 stars
    Oh my, this is such a great-looking dish! It looks amazingly delicious! Plus we can never go wrong with seafood. Loved it!

  8. Leslie says:

    5 stars
    Love this spicy shrimp recipe!

  9. Jhuls says:

    My BFF would love this! Thanks for sharing and for joining the Fiesta Friday party!

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