All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp with Green Onion, Garlic and BBQ Spices

Paprika, chili powder, and cumin add delicious heat to the shrimp in this 30-minute recipe. Serve it on a large platter at a summer party.


All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp with Green Onion, Garlic and BBQ Spices

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Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Grilled Shrimp, Grilling Shrimp, Summer

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup
    smoked sweet paprika
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  • 2 Tbsp
    ancho chile powder or chili powder
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  • 2 Tbsp
    packed light brown sugar
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  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
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  • 2 tsp
    kosher salt
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  • 1 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 2 lbs
    large (21 to 30 count) shrimp, shells on
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  • 6 Tbsp
    canola oil
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  • 12 
    garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
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  • 1/2 cup
    thinly sliced scallion
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Directions
1.
Heat grill to high. In a large bowl, combine paprika, chile powder, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until coated well.
2.
In a large cast-iron skillet or stainless-steel saute pan placed on grill, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add one-third each of the shrimp and garlic; saute, turning once, until shrimp is opaque and just cooked through, 3 to 4 min. Stir in one-third of the scallion and transfer to a large platter or turn out onto brown paper bags.
3.
Wipe out skillet with paper towels and repeat, in 2 more batches, with remaining oil, shrimp, garlic and scallion. Serve immediately.
4.
To cook indoors: In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp and garlic in batches as above. Stir in scallion and serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 400, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 276 mg, Sodium 1080 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 39 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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