These spicy tapas-style shrimps will be a hit wherever they go! Delicious and impressive, they’re perfect for backyard parties, casual lunch-ons, and even for dinner with a bowl of rice.
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Ingredients list for the Grilled Garlic Shrimp
Serves 4:
- 16 raw shrimps
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper (or red peppercorns)
- 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds
- 1 coffee spoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 coffee spoon cajun spice blend (optional)
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (3/4 inch – 2 cm) peeled
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lime, for garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
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Directions
1. Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping only the tail.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil and roast black pepper, cajun spice, and fennel seeds until the mixture becomes fragrant. Then add the garlic clove, cut in half, and the shrimp. Brown for ten minutes, stirring regularly. When the shrimp is cooked, add grated ginger and sea salt; continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with grated lime zest, basil, and additional red peppercorns. You can scrape the bottom of the pan and add the remaining grilled spices to the shrimp.
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Grilled Garlic Shrimp
by eatwell101
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
This grilled garlic shrimp recipe is tapas-style appetizer will be a hit wherever it goes.
Ingredients
- 16 raw shrimps
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper (or red peppercorns)
- 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds
- 1 coffee spoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 coffee spoon cajun spice blend (optional)
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (3/4 inch – 2 cm) peeled
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lime, for garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping only the tail.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and roast black pepper, cajun spice, and fennel seeds until the mixture becomes fragrant. Then add the garlic clove, cut in half, and the shrimp. Brown for ten minutes, stirring regularly. When the shrimp is cooked, add grated ginger and sea salt; continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with grated lime zest, basil, and additional red peppercorns. You can scrape the bottom of the pan and add the remaining grilled spices to the shrimp.
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