Spicy Party Shrimp
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.
Servings: 8
Equipment
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
- lemon wedges optional
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.
- Serve the shrimp as is or with Cocktail sauce or Remoulade sauce. A fresh squeeze of lemon juice enhnaces their flavor.
Notes
To make this recipe less spicy, leave out the cayenne pepper.
Watch closely while broiling—they cook very quickly and you don't want to overcook them.
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg