Spicy Party Shrimp only take 5 minutes to cook and they really pack the flavor! Fresh shrimp are marinated in a flavorful and spicy marinade made from a packet of Italian dressing mix, oil, and a few spices. After an hour or two in the marinade, they only take 5 to 7 minutes to broil. This easy party appetizer is always a hit.
Shrimp make the best party appetizer becasue they are so quick and easy to make. Peeling the shrimp does take some time but you can do it in advance or pay extra for the shrimp that are already peeled.
This recipe is slightly adapted from the South Your Mouth Some More Cookbook authored by Mandy Rivers of the South Your Mouth blog. It has so many good recipes in it.
You can use either medium or large shrimp for this recipe. I like to use both a little cayenne pepper and a few red pepper flakes for the heat. They each add a different flavor and heat. The packet of Italian dressing mix really helps flavor the shrimp up.
Spicy Party Shrimp make a great appetizer and you can also serve them as a main dish. If you have any leftover, toss them on a salad for lunch.
More Shrimp Appetizers
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Buttery Broiled Shrimp
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Pepper Jelly Glaze
- New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp
Spicy Party Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a large ziptop bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients together. Pour into bag with shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Evenly space shrimp on baking sheet.
- Broil for 5 to 7 minutes.
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You Might Also Like this Spicy Shrimp Dip. Watch the video below to see how to make it.
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These are some of the best recipes as are most of yours. My saved department are about full of all the recipes I have saved to fix. Everyone ai have tried have been outstanding. Thanks to you, I have found cooking fun again. You need to publish a cookbook and if you have let me know and I will certainly get it. Thanks again and Merry Christmas.
Thank you Betty! I would love to publish a cookbook some day 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Wow!!! This looks so yummy! I’m adding this to making list this week.