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Spitfire Shrimp




Source of Recipe


Food Network






Recipe Introduction


Can be a snack/appetizer or as a main course.





List of Ingredients



• Seasoning:
  
• 1 lime, jiced
  
• 2 oz. (1/4 cup) hot cayenne pepper sauce
  
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  
• 1 Tbsp. crab boil seasoning
  
• Shrimp:
  
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
  
• 2 shallots, chopped
  
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  
• 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into pieces
  
• 2 lbs. jumbo shrimp peeled and deviened
  
• 12 to 15 blades fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
   
2. Combine lime juice, hot sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and seafood seasoning blend.
   
3. Quickly saute garlic and shallots in oil and butter for 1 minute: Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes, tossing and turning frequently.
   
4. Add hot seasoning blend to cooked shrimp and toss to coat.
   
5. Serve warm or chilled.
   






Final Comments


Serves 6-8 for snacking or main course.