Appetizers / Starters

Name: Spicy shrimp with chili lime marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min 30 s
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 500g of shrimp cleaned and deveined(about 30 medium-sized shrimp); 4 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon of lime or lemon zest; 4 tablespoons of oil; 3 cloves of garlic minced; 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes; 1/2 a teaspoon of cumin powder; 2 teaspoons of hot sauce(I’ve used a habanero sauce; 2-3 teaspoons of sugar or honey(optional if you find the marinade to be too tart and want to balance it off with a little sweetness); Salt to season

August 25, 2021 Appetizers / Starters

Spicy shrimp with chili lime marinade

Spicy shrimp made with chili lime marinade takes just 30 minutes to make and packs a lot of heat.

This spicy shrimp recipe proves that chili and lime are the perfect combination to spice up and flavor shellfish.

If you love a lot of heat in your food then you need to give these spicy shrimp a try.

Ingredients and flavors in spicy shrimp recipe

This spicy shrimp recipe is based on two main flavor profiles, they are the tang and acidity from the lime and the hot and spiciness from the red chili powder.

These two ingredients and seasoning are first mixed in oil to create an easy chili lime marinade that the shrimps are soaked in.

I’ve added a little habanero hot sauce to the marinade to increase the heat and you can do this as well.

You can also experiment with your favorite hot sauces as well as adding a little sweetness to the chili lime shrimp.

Cooking methods you can use to make spicy chili lime shrimp.

To cook these spicy shrimp, I’m using my stovetop.

You can also, grill, bake or broil these chili lime shrimp if that is your preference.

Serving ideas for spicy chili lime shrimp.

Makes a great tailgating spicy shrimp dish.
You can make some tacos using these spicy chili lime shrimp topped with avocado or mango salsa.
Serve as a spicy appetizer at parties, picnic and barbecue parties.
make some shrimp kebabs to cook at the beach or picnic.
Serve over a creamy coconut pasta dish or frozen mixed vegetable rice pilaf.

Frequently asked questions about spicy chili lime shrimp.

Can I make these spicy chili lime shrimp ahead of time?
- Yes, cook them 2-3 hours ahead of time, wrap the shrimp in foil and warm them in a preheated oven for a few minutes.
- Save a little marinade you to spoon over the shrimp before serving.

Can I use frozen shrimp?
- yes, use my guide on how to defrost shrimp the correct way.

Can I make this spicy shrimp with the shell on?
- Yes, you can serve them as a peel and eat dish. But using your fingers to peel them can cause your fingers to smart from the hot sauce and chili powder.

How do I clean and devein the shrimp?
- Use my guide on how to clean and devein shrimp to learn how to do it the correct way.

Storing and heating tips for the spicy shrimp dish.

Avoid freezing.
store in air-tight containers and refrigerate. consume within 2 days.
To reheat over a stovetop – toss them around with a teaspoon of oil.
To reheat in a microwave- cover, and micro for 30 seconds.

More spicy shrimp recipes to try

Recipe at a glance

How to make spicy chili lime shrimp

Ingredients

500g of shrimp cleaned and deveined(about 30 medium-sized shrimp)

4 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon of lime or lemon zest

4 tablespoons of oil

3 cloves of garlic minced

1 teaspoon of red chilli powder

1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes

1/2 a teaspoon of cumin powder

2 teaspoons of hot sauce(I’ve used a habanero sauce

2-3 teaspoons of sugar or honey(optional if you find the marinade to be too tart and want to balance it off with a little sweetness)

Salt to season

Method

How to make the marinade for the chili lime shrimp

To a bowl, add oil(4 tbsp), garlic(3 cloves minced), chilli powder(1 tsp), red chilli flakes(1 tsp), cumin powder(1/2 a tsp), hot sauce(2 tsp), salt to season and sugar(optional to balance off the marinade if it is too tart).

Mix well until combined.

Place the cleaned and deveined prawns(500g, shrimp)in a bowl, pat dry.

Pour in the chili-lime marinade and combine. cover and set aside to marinate for at least 30-45 minutes.

Refrigerate if you live in a hot and humid country.

How to cook the spicy shrimp in the chilli lime marinade.

Once the shrimp are marinated, if you stored the shellfish in the fridge, let it reach room temperature

Drain all the excess marinade into a smaller bowl and set it aside as it will be used later.

Place a pan over a low-medium fire. add shrimp and spread them over the pan. cook each side for 1 minute or until they turn pink.

Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

If you look at the pan you cooked the shrimp in, you will find a certain amount of liquid that the shrimp released.

To this liquid, add the remaining chili-lime marinade you saved.

Cook the spicy chili lime marinade over low-medium heat, until it reaches a syrup-like consistency.

This will happen when tiny bubbles start appearing on the surface.

Once you have the correct consistency, add the shrimp and toss them around to coat. not more than 2 minutes to avoid the rubbery texture.

Transfer the spicy shrimp to a bowl or platter

If there is any remaining leftover marinade in the pan, add a teaspoon of hot sauce, mix and pour over the shrimp.

collecting the remaining chilli lime marinade to pour over the spicy shrimp

And garnish with your favorite herbs chopped or serve as it is

Spicy shrimp with chili lime marinade

Yield: 30

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Additional Time: 45 minutes 30 seconds

Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes 30 seconds

Spicy shrimp made with chili lime marinade takes just 30 minutes to make and packs a lot of heat.

This spicy shrimp recipe proves that chili and lime are the perfect combination to spice up and flavor shellfish.

Ingredients

500g of shrimp cleaned and deveined(about 30 medium-sized shrimp)
4 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon of lime or lemon zest
4 tablespoons of oil
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes
1/2 a teaspoon of cumin powder
2 teaspoons of hot sauce(I’ve used a habanero sauce
2-3 teaspoons of sugar or honey(optional if you find the marinade to be too tart and want to balance it off with a little sweetness)
Salt to season

Instructions

HOW TO MAKE THE MARINADE FOR THE CHILI LIME SHRIMP

To a bowl, add oil(4 tbsp), garlic(3 cloves minced), chili powder(1 tsp), red chili flakes(1 tsp), cumin powder(1/2 a tsp), hot sauce(2 tsp), salt to season and sugar(optional to balance off the marinade if it is too tart).

Mix well until combined.

Place the cleaned and deveined prawns(500g, shrimp)in a bowl, pat dry.

Pour in the chili-lime marinade and combine. cover and set aside to marinate for at least 30-45 minutes.

Refrigerate if you live in a hot and humid country.

HOW TO COOK THE SPICY SHRIMP IN THE CHILLI LIME MARINADE.

Once the shrimp are marinated, if you stored the shellfish in the fridge, let it reach room temperature

Drain all the excess marinade into a smaller bowl and set it aside as it will be used later.

Place a pan over a low-medium fire. add shrimp and spread them over the pan. cook each side for 1 minute or until they turn pink.

Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

If you look at the pan you cooked the shrimp in, you will find a certain amount of liquid that the shrimp released.

To this liquid, add the remaining chili-lime marinade you saved.

Cook the spicy chili lime marinade over low-medium heat, until it reaches a syrup-like consistency.

This will happen when tiny bubbles start appearing on the surface.

Once you have the correct consistency, add the shrimp and toss them around to coat. not more than 2 minutes to avoid the rubbery texture.

Transfer the spicy shrimp to a bowl or platter

If there is any remaining leftover marinade in the pan, add a teaspoon of hot sauce, mix and pour over the shrimp.

And garnish with your favorite herbs chopped or serve as it is

Nutrition Information

Yield 30 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 43Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 35mgSodium 183mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 4g

August 17, 2021 Appetizers / Starters

Pil pil prawns(gambas pil pil)in 15 minutes.

Pil pil prawns(gambas pil pil), is a spicy Spanish garlic shrimp appetizer dish you can make in 15 minutes.

An easy tapas dish served in most restaurants as a starter with crusty slices of bread to dip into the chili garlic oil.

This shrimp recipe is an example on how simple flavors can give you the best results.

Ingredients and flavors in pil pil prawns(Spanish gambas pil pil).

Pil pil prawns is the Spanish version of a chilli garlic prawn recipe.

To make the pill pil prawns(shrimp), you first season the shrimp with salt, pepper and set aside.

To make the chilli garlic oil, you warm the olive oil, then add garlic slivers to infuse the olive oil, and then include the chillies in the oil.

Once the chilli oil is done, you add the shrimp into it, let it cook, and absorb all the flavors.

The shrimp is then served on a clay platter while it is still sizzling.

Garnish with a few lime wedges and chopped parsley and your Gambas al pil pil is ready to be served.

What to serve with pil pil gambas.

Keep it simple with rustic bread slightly toasted to serve with the shrimp. A salad of your choice on the side should do.

Frequently asked questions on cooking pil pil prawns.

Can I use frozen shrimp to make pil pil prawns?

Yes, you can simply leave them out to thaw pat them dry and use as needed.

How do I clean and devein fresh shrimp to pil pil shrimp?

Here’s a post on how to clean and devein shrimp.

Can I make the pil pil prawns ahead of time?

This seafood dish takes minutes to cook, what I would suggest is to have all the ingredients ready with the shrimp seasoned as well.

Cook 5-10 minutes before serving time.

More quick shrimp recipes to try

Lemon pepper shrimp in 15 minutes.

Tandoori shrimp(prawns)

Fried shrimp(breaded and fried)

Peel and eat shrimp(grilled)

Easy sauteed shrimp

Recipe at a glance

How to make Spanish pil pil prawns

Ingredients
15 prawns(roughly 250g depending on size) deveined and cleaned
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Salt to season
To make the garlic chilli oil
5 garlic cloves sliced into thin slivers(avoid mincing or crushing the garlic, you want thin slices)
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 medium-sized red chillies sliced thin(you can use any type of fresh chilli available to you)
1 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder(if this is not available, try Kashmiri chilli powder which has a similar taste)
1/2 teaspoon of red chilli flakes(optional to increase heat)
1/4 cup of chopped parsley(optional as garnish)

Method

Pat dry the cleaned and deveined shrimp and add them to a bowl.

Season with pepper(1/4 tsp) and salt. Combine and set aside for a few minutes.

How to make the chilli garlic oil.

Traditionally pil pil prawns are made in a flat bottomed clay pot, but you can use any type of pan to make the dish.

Place the pan over low heat and pour in the olive oil(1/4 cup), let it warm for a few seconds.

Add the sliced garlic(5 cloves), chopped red chillies(2 medium), chilli flakes(1/2 tsp, optional to increase heat), and sweet paprika powder(1 tsp).

Fry the ingredients for a few seconds until the garlic turns golden in color.

Then add in the prawns(shrimp). Toss and cook them over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink.

Cook each side for at least 2 minutes and add extra paprika powder(1/4 tsp), toss.

Season with salt, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with a few wedges of lime and toasted crusty bread.

Pil pil prawns(gambas pil pil)in 15 minutes.

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Pil pil prawns(gambas pil pil), is a spicy spanish garlic shrimp and easy shrimp appetizer dish you can make in 15 minutes.

An easy tapas dish served in most restaurants as a starter with crusty slices of bread to dip into the chili garlic oil.

Ingredients

15 prawns(roughly 250g depending on size) deveined and cleaned
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Salt to season
To make the garlic chilli oil
5 garlic cloves sliced into thin slivers(avoid mincing or crushing the garlic, you want thin slices)
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 medium-sized red chillies sliced thin(you can use any type of fresh chilli available to you)
1 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder(if this is not available, try kashmiri chilli powder which has a similar taste)
1/2 teaspoon of red chilli flakes(optional to increase heat)
1/4 cup of chopped parsley(optional as garnish)

Instructions

Pat dry the cleaned and deveined shrimp and add them to a bowl.

Season with pepper(1/4 tsp) and salt. Combine and set aside for a few minutes.

How to make the chilli garlic oil.

Traditionally pil pil prawns are made in a flat bottomed clay pot, but you can use any type of pan to make the dish.

Place the pan over low heat and pour in the olive oil(1/4 cup), let it warm for a few seconds.

Add the sliced garlic(5 cloves), chopped red chillies(2 medium), chilli flakes(1/2 tsp, optional to increase heat), and sweet paprika powder(1 tsp).

Fry the ingredients for a few seconds until the garlic turns golden in color.

Then add in the prawns(shrimp). Toss and cook them over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink.

Cook each side for at least 2 minutes and add extra paprika powder(1/4 tsp), toss.

Season with salt, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with a few wedges of lime and toasted crusty bread.

Nutrition Information

Yield 15 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 82Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 7mgSodium 172mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 3g

August 16, 2021 Appetizers / Starters

Tandoori shrimp(prawns)

Tandoori shrimp(prawns), an Indian prawn recipe made with a tandoori masala marinade.

You can make this Indian grilled shrimp recipe using your open flame grill, oven, or stovetop.

In this shrimp recipe, you will learn how to make shrimp tandoori with a step-by-step tutorial. You will also learn how to use different cooking methods to make these grilled Indian shrimps.

You can serve the tandoori shrimp in skewers or on a platter as an appetizer. All they need is a few wedges of lime to add to the shrimp before serving them.

Ingredients and flavors of Tandoori shrimp(prawns).

Tandoori is referred to as a method of cooking using a clay oven.

But not having a clay oven should not stop you from making tandoori shrimp at home.

Ingredients used to make a tandoori paste.

To make the tandoori shrimp, we first marinate the shrimp in, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt, a dash of black pepper, and chili powder.

The amount of chili powder you use and the type of chili powder you use will give you the heat and the color when the shrimps are grilled. For best results, I would advise you to use Kashmiri chili powder which has a beautiful dark crimson color and mild heat.

Once you have all the above ingredients, you add the yogurt and make the tandoori paste.

The cleaned and deveined shrimp are then marinated in the tandoori paste for as long as possible, to soak in the flavors.

Cooking methods used for this tandoori shrimp.

As mentioned above you can use your oven, or outdoor grill to cook these tandoori shrimp, or cook them over a stovetop grill pan.

You can also use a regular frying pan to fry them with a little bit of oil, giving you the same results.

Flavors of the tandoori shrimp,

The result is a smoky, tangy, yet juicy grilled shrimp with amazing flavors to compliment as a side dish.

What to serve with Tandoori shrimp.

You can serve these Indian grilled shrimp over no yeast naan bread, yogurt, or a mint dip.

Add a bowl of tomato salsa if you feel like serving a mix of global dishes.

Toss some of the tandoori shrimp with a salad mix, some rice, or couscous to make a quick lunch bowl.

Prepare the tandoori shrimp in skewers and you can take them for a picnic or barbeque party.

Or simply serve them with rice and a dal tadka for a simple Indian meal.

A fresh summer salad is one of the side dishes you can serve with it.

Frequently asked questions about tandoori shrimp.

Can I use frozen shrimp to make tandoori shrimp?

Yes, simply thaw them, pat dry any excess water and then marinate them as instructed below.

Can I make these shrimp with the shell on?

If you are going to grill them over flames or high heat then making the tandoori shrimp with the shell on would be a better option.

This would make a great platter of peel and eat Indian grilled shrimp serving.

How do I clean and devein to make these tasty shrimp tandoori?

You can use my guide on how to clean and devein shrimp post to learn how to do it.

How long should I cook the tandoori shrimp?

Without the shell, the shrimp will cook, grill, or fry quickly so, 2-3 minutes on each side would do.

Can I make these tandoori shrimp ahead of time?

Since grilling them over a stovetop or oven takes minimum time and effort, you can marinate and thread them in skewers, then 1/2 an hour before serving time, you can grill them.

How do I pack the shrimp to grill or cook them at a picnic or friend’s barbecue party?

Marinate them, thread them in skewers and then pack them in an air-tight container or foil. Store them in a cooler and transport them.

More shrimp recipes to try

Lemon pepper shrimp in 15 minutes

Fried shrimp(breaded and fried)

Peel and eat grilled shrimp

Bang bang shrimp.

Recipe at a glance

How to make tandoori shrimp(prawns)

500g of cleaned, deveined shrimp with tail on(30 medium-sized shrimp)
4 tablespoons of yogurt or curd
2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder(gives the color and mild heat, substitute with sweet paprika powder)
1 teaspoon of red chili powder
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of garam masala powder
1/2 a teaspoon of black pepper powder
3 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons of oil
Salt to season

Method

Pat dry the shrimp(prawns) and set them aside.

How to marinate the shrimp in tandoori paste

Add the following ingredients into a large bowl, yogurt or curd(4 tbsp), ginger garlic paste(2 tbsp), Kashmiri chili powder(1 tsp, substitute with sweet paprika powder), red chill powder(1 tsp), cumin powder(1 tsp), turmeric powder(1/2 tsp), garam masala powder(1 tsp), black pepper powder(1/2 a tsp), lemon or lime juice(3 tbsp), oil(2 tbsp), salt to season.

Mix and combine well, taste, and adjust the lime and salt flavors as you need.

You can also add more heat by adding red chili powder.

This is your tandoori masala for the shrimp.

Add the shrimp into the tandoori masala and combine.

Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for at least 1-3 hours.

How to prepare them for cooking or grilling.

Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature(15-20 minutes).

If you are making them as tandoori shrimp kebabs, then soak a few bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes and thread the marinated shrimp onto these skewers. 5-6 on each stick.

Make sure to remove excess tandoori marinade.

You can also simply cook them as it is.

Ways to cook the shrimp tandoori.

The open flame grilling method.

Place them over the grill, brush a little oil and cook for two minutes each on both sides.

Tandoori shrimp made in the oven.

Line a baking tray with foil.

Preheat oven at 200C, and place the shrimp or skewers on the tray.

Brush oil or ghee and use the grill function or bake function to cook the shrimp for 12-15 minutes until they are golden in color.
Make sure to check on them as the cooking time will change as per the size of the shrimp. Halfway through, turn them over to get even cooking on both sides.

Once done, remove from oven, baste with oil or ghee and serve.

Cooking tandoori shrimp over a stovetop frying pan or grilling pan.

Using a grilling pan.

Place the grilling pan over medium heat and let the pan heat. Brush oil and place the skewered shrimp.

Grill each side for 2-3 minutes while brushing oil until they turn golden in color. To add a smoky flavor, let them char a little bit over high heat.

Using a tawa or frying pan.

For this method, you won’t be able to use skewers.

Place pan over low-medium fire and pour 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add the marinated shrimp and spread them over the pan. You will notice the excess marinade cook and then leave the dry shrimp to cook.

At this point, drizzle oil and fry them on both sides. By increasing the heat at the last minute you can char the shrimp to get the smoky flavor.

Serve with some lime wedges or use the serving ideas given above.

Tandoori shrimp(prawns)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 3 hours 2 seconds

Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes 2 seconds

Tandoori shrimp(prawns), an Indian prawn recipe made with a tandoori masala marinade that can be made over a stovetop, oven, or grilled.

In this shrimp recipe, you will learn how to make shrimp tandoori with a step-by-step tutorial.

You will also learn how to use different cooking methods to make these grilled Indian shrimps.

Ingredients

500g of cleaned, deveined shrimp with tail on(30 medium-sized shrimp)
4 tablespoons of yogurt or curd
2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon of kashmiri chilli powder(gives the color and mild heat, substitute with sweet paprika powder)
1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of garam masala powder
1/2 a teaspoon black pepper powder
3 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons of oil
Salt to season

Instructions

Pat dry the shrimp(prawns) and set them aside.

HOW TO MARINATE THE SHRIMP IN TANDOORI PASTE

Mix and combine well, taste, and adjust the lime and salt flavors as you need.

You can also add more heat by adding red chili powder.

This is your tandoori masala for the shrimp.

Add the shrimp into the tandoori masala and combine.

Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for at least 1-3 hours.

HOW TO PREPARE THEM FOR COOKING OR GRILLING.

Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature(15-20 minutes).

If you are making them as tandoori shrimp kebabs, then soak a few bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes and thread the marinated shrimp onto these skewers. 5-6 on each stick.

Make sure to remove excess tandoori marinade.

You can also simply cook them as it is.

WAYS TO COOK THE SHRIMP TANDOORI.

The open flame grilling method.

Place them over the grill, brush a little oil and cook for two minutes each on both sides.

Tandoori shrimp made in the oven.

Line a baking tray with foil.

Preheat oven at 200C, and place the shrimp or skewers on the tray.

Brush oil or ghee and use the grill function or bake function to cook the shrimp for 12-15 minutes until they are golden in color.Make sure to check on them as the cooking time will change as per the size of the shrimp. Halfway through, turn them over to get even cooking on both sides.

Once done, remove from oven, baste with oil or ghee and serve.

Cooking tandoori shrimp over a stovetop frying pan or grilling pan.

Using a grilling pan.

Place the grilling pan over medium heat and let the pan heat. Brush oil and place the skewered shrimp.

Grill each side for 2-3 minutes while brushing oil until they turn golden in color. To add a smoky flavor, let them char a little bit over high heat.

Using a tawa or frying pan.

For this method, you won’t be able to use skewers.

Place pan over low-medium fire and pour 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add the marinated shrimp and spread them over the pan. You will notice the excess marinade cook and then leave the dry shrimp to cook.

At this point, drizzle oil and fry them on both sides. By increasing the heat at the last minute you can char the shrimp to get the smoky flavor.

Serve with some lime wedges or use the serving ideas given above.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 280Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 268mgSodium 1521mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 31g

July 8, 2021 Appetizers / Starters

peel and eat shrimp(grilled)

Peel and eat shrimp made in 30 minutes.

Toss them in a simple mix of a homemade marinade with easy ingredients like ginger, garlic, pepper, salt, soy and oil.

And simply grilled for a few minutes to give you juicy, tender shrimp.

Serve with lime wedges or your favorite sauce as an appetizer.

Flavors of peel and eat shrimp.

These peel and eat shrimp are first marinated in a mix of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, the few minutes of marinating really helps them to absorb the flavors.

Since the shrimp(prawns)have their shell on, the flavors stay locked in.

The shrimp shells also allows them to be grilled a little longer and protect them from getting overly dry as they are grilled.

What you do get is a plateful of tasty and juicy grilled shrimp to peel, dip and pop into your mouth..

Once the shrimp is grilled you can serve them with melted butter or a seafood sauce.

Serving ideas for peel and eat shrimp(grilled).

As the description of this shrimp recipe says, to enjoy these grilled shrimp is to peel and eat them so they are great for tailgating and barbecue parties.

Serve them in a large tray with lime wedges as appetizers at your family gatherings.

A bucket of these peel-and-eat shrimp are great for movie nights.

Marinate and take them to your friend’s barbecue or picnic party, you only need to grill them.

Frequently asked questions about peel and eat shrimp recipe.

Can I use frozen shrimp?

These grilled peel-and-eat shrimp works best when the shell is on, if you can find frozen shrimp with shell on then yes.

Can I make these peel and eat shrimp ahead of time?

You can serve these grilled shrimp cold but they are much better when served as soon as they are grilled.

Marinate them a few hours earlier and refrigerate. take them out 45 minutes to serving time and grill them 30 minutes before serving time.

Can I freeze the peel and shrimp?

No, avoid freezing the shrimp once they are done. they are best consumed fresh.

How do I clean shrimp for this peel and eat shrimp?

You can use my how-to-clean shrimp guide.

More shrimp recipes in 30 minutes.

Sweet and spicy shrimp

Shrimp teriyaki stir-fry

Easy sauteed shrimp

Recipe at a glance

How to make peel and eat shrimp

500g of cleaned, deveined shrimp with the shell on(use my guide on how to clean and devein shrimp with the shell on)

3 tablespoons of oil

2 tablespoons of soy sauce

1 tablespoon of minced ginger and garlic paste(2 cloves of garlic and 1″piece ginger minced)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon of pepper powder

Method

Place cleaned, deveined shrimp with the shell on in a bowl.

Pat dry with kitchen paper towels to remove any moisture.

Add ginger and garlic paste(1 tbsp, 2 cloves garlic and 1″piece ginger minced), soy sauce(2 tbsp), pepper(1 tsp), salt to season, oil(3 tbsp) to the bowl.

Combine with the shrimp,let them marinate for 10 minutes.

How to use a stove top grill pan to cook peel and eat shrimp.

Place a grilling pan over medium heat.

Drain the excess marinade from the bowl of shrimp to a smaller bowl.

Add an extra 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of oil, mix and use it to brush over the grilling shrimp to add exrtra flavor.

Let the grilling pan heat for 30 seconds, place shrimp and grill each side for 15 to 20 seconds on each side.
Turn them twice on each side while basting them for best results.

Avoid over grilling the shrimp as they will turn dry.

Serve immediately or while they are still warm with some lime wedges.

peel and eat shrimp(grilled)

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Peel and eat shrimp made in 30 minutes.

Toss them in a simple mix of a homemade marinade with easy ingredients like ginger, garlic, pepper, salt, soy and oil.

And simply grilled for a few minutes to give you juicy, tender shrimp.

Ingredients

500g of cleaned, deveined shrimp with the shell on(use my guide on how to clean and devein shrimp with the shell on)
3 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of minced ginger and garlic paste(2 cloves of garlic and 1″piece ginger minced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of pepper powder

Instructions

Place cleaned, deveined shrimp with the shell on in a bowl.

Pat dry with kitchen paper towels to remove any moisture.

Add ginger and garlic paste(1 tbsp, 2 cloves garlic and 1″piece ginger minced), soy sauce(2 tbsp), pepper(1 tsp), salt to season, oil(3 tbsp) to the bowl.

Combine with the shrimp,let them marinate for 10 minutes.

HOW TO USE A STOVE TOP GRILL PAN TO COOK PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP.

Place a grilling pan over medium heat.

Drain the excess marinade from the bowl of shrimp to a smaller bowl.

Add an extra 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of oil, mix and use it to brush over the grilling shrimp to add exrtra flavor.

Let the grilling pan heat for 30 seconds, place shrimp and grill each side for 15 to 20 seconds on each side.Turn them twice on each side while basting them for best results.

Avoid over grilling the shrimp as they will turn dry.

Serve immediately or while they are still warm with some lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Yield 20 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 61Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 53mgSodium 364mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 6g

June 4, 2021 Appetizers / Starters

Sweet and spicy shrimp(prawns)

Sweet and spicy shrimp is a delectable shrimp stir-fry that can be served in less than 20 minutes.

The fresh shrimp is seasoned with salt and then cooked in a quick sweet and spicy sauce to give this shrimp dish its addictive flavors that even kids love.

This easy shrimp recipe is great to put together and serves as a side dish for any type of meal.

You can adjust the sweet and spicy sauce to your own needs and make this shrimp dish one of your favorite weeknight staple recipes.

Flavors of the sweet and spicy shrimp.

This sweet and spicy shrimp is made with easy ingredients you have in your pantry.

The main component to making the shrimp stir-fry special is the homemade sweet and spicy sauce you mix the shrimp with.
The sauce is made with simple ingredients like ketchup, sugar, some chilli flakes, and soy sauce and to thicken the sauce you will be using cornstarch.

The fresh shrimp are quickly cooked in garlic to give it extra flavor and then tossed in this delicious sauce.

The sweet and spicy tones of the sauce and the texture of the shrimp go so well that I can guarantee this quick shrimp dish is going to be one of your favorites.

Meal ideas with sweet and spicy shrimp.

Serve over a bed of fried rice or pasta or an easy garlic noodle stir-fry.
Serve with some grilled vegetables for a light meal.
You can also serve it as an appetizer with a few pita chips.
Load it onto tortillas, add elements for a crunch and make an easy taco Tuesday dinner.
Serve with some potato chips and green salad for a healthier meal with some garlic toast.

Frequently asked questions about sweet and spicy shrimp.

Can I make the shrimp stir fry ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the sauce, marinate the shrimp and refrigerate to cook an hour before serving time.

Can I reduce the sweetness or the spiciness of the sweet chilli sauce?

Yes, you can adjust the flavors to suit your needs. Make sure to taste as you make adjustments to the sauce.

Can I freeze the shrimp dish?

No, this dish is not suitable for freezing as the texture of the sauce and the shrimp will change.

More easy shrimp stir-fry recipes.

Teriyaki shrimp stir-fry.

Spicy garlic shrimp.

Garlic butter shrimp

RECIPE AT A GLANCE

How to make sweet and spicy shrimp

500g of deveined and peeled shrimp
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of minced garlic(2-3 cloves)

To make the sweet and spicy sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce(ketchup)
2 tablespoons of red chilli flakes(reduce or increase as per your need)
1 tablespoon of sugar(can be increased by another tablespoon if you need the sweet and spicy sauce to be sweeter)
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1/2 a cup of water
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Method

If you are using fresh shrimp, clean, devein, and wash the shrimp.

Drain any excess water and pat dry with some paper towels.

Place the shrimp in a bowl, season with salt(1/4 tsp), and mix well. Set aside.

How to make the sweet and spicy sauce.

Into a small bowl combine the tomato sauce(1/4 cup), red chili flakes(2 tbsp), sugar(1 tbsp), soy sauce(2 tbsp). Mix until sugar is dissolved.

Mix cornstarch(1 tsp) in water and add to the sauce mixture. Set aside.

How to cook the sweet and spicy shrimp stir fry.

Place a medium-sized frying pan over a low-medium fire and pour in the oil(3 tbsp).

Add the minced garlic(2-3 cloves) and cook until just golden(2 minutes).

Once the garlic turns golden, add the fresh shrimp and cook over a low-medium fire just until they turn pink.

Pour in the sweet and spicy sauce, reduce heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens(not too thick but still has a flowing consistency).

Taste and season with salt if needed, if the sauce should thicken too much, add a few tablespoons of water.

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve while still warm.

Sweet and spicy shrimp(prawns)

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Sweet and spicy shrimp is a delectable shrimp stir-fry that can be served in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients

500g of deveined and peeled shrimp
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of minced garlic(2-3 cloves)
To make the sweet and spicy sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce(ketchup)
2 tablespoons of red chilli flakes(reduce or increase as per your need)
1 tablespoon of sugar(can be increased by another tablespoon if you need the sweet and spicy sauce to be sweeter)
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1/2 a cup of water
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Instructions

If you are using fresh shrimp, clean, devein, and wash the shrimp.

Drain any excess water and pat dry with some paper towels.

Place the shrimp in a bowl, season with salt(1/4 tsp), and mix well. Set aside.

how to make the sweet and spicy sauce.

Into a small bowl combine the tomato sauce(1/4 cup), red chili flakes(2 tbsp), sugar(1 tbsp), soy sauce(2 tbsp). Mix until sugar is dissolved.

Mix cornstarch(1 tsp) in water and add to the sauce mixture. Set aside.

How to cook the sweet and spicy shrimp stir fry.

Place a medium-sized frying pan over a low-medium fire and pour in the oil(3 tbsp).

Add the minced garlic(2-3 cloves) and cook until just golden(2 minutes).

Once the garlic turns golden, add the fresh shrimp and cook over a low-medium fire just until they turn pink.

Pour in the sweet and spicy sauce, reduce heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens(not too thick but still has a flowing consistency).

Taste and season with salt if needed, if the sauce should thicken too much, add a few tablespoons of water.

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve while still warm.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 304Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 266mgSodium 2003mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 31g

December 17, 2020 Appetizers / Starters

batter fried shrimp(prawns)

Batter fried shrimp(prawns)in 45 minutes.

These fried shrimp are coated in an easy batter mix then deep fried until golden and crispy.

The battered and fried shrimp recipe makes the perfect appetizer or a restaurant style snack to make at home.

Served warm with your favorite seafood sauce, the batter fried shrimp is a party food to please a crowd.

If you want a seafood recipe that’s easy to make make this batter fried shrimp.

battered and fried shrimp served on a plate with a small bowl of seafodd sauce in the middle.

Flavors in shrimp batter fry.

The fried shrimp batter you’ll be using to make these crunchy shrimp is basic and seasoned only with salt and a pinch of red chillie powder.

But the shrimp batter is light but thick enough to be dipped just once and coat the shrimp completley.

Enhance the taste of the soft and crispy shrimp by serving it with your favorite cocktail sauce.

crispy batter fried shrimp with a tast sauce.

Serving ideas for the battered shrimp.

Serve with a few wedges of lime.
Serve with Thai sweet chilli sauce or a cocktail sauce.
Serve with spicy Thai papaya salad.
Grilled veggies or corn can be served with the batter dipped shrimp.
Serve with a tangy fruit or veggie slaw.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

Yes, you can make 4-5 hours ahead of time and refrigerate.
Take the batter out 10-15 minutes ahead of time when you need to use it.
Just make sure to mix it well before you dip the shrimp in to it.

RECIPE AT A GLANCE

HOW TO MAKE BATTERED FRIED SHRIMP(PRAWNS)

Devein, clean and rinse the shrimp lightly.
Place the shrimp in a colander and remove all excess water.
Use thick paper towels to pat dry and remove all excess water.
Season the shrimp with salt and set aside.

How to make the shrimp batter.

Use a large bowl to mix the batter.

To this bowl, sift flour, corn starch, salt, red chillie powder, baking powder and combine well.

combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, salt to make the shrimp batter.

Add the lightly beaten or whole egg to the flour mix.

adding the egg to the flour mixture to make the batter to coat the shrimp.

Pour in the water in 1/2 a cup to reach the shrimp batter consistency. Use water only as needed to reach the consistency to coat the shrimp.
Set aside for two minutes.

add enough water to make the batter into the correct consistency to make the shrimp batter.

Meanwhile have a platter with kitchen paper towels and set aside for the fried shrimp.

How to fry the shrimp coated in batter.

Pour oil into the deep frying pan and gradually bring the oil to a temperature(350-375 degrees).

Test oil temperature by dropping a little batter into the oil, if the batter floats up while turning crispy, the oil is ready for the shrimp to be coated in batter and fried.

Stir the batter and then hold the shrimp by the tail, dip and and run the shrimp through the batter once or twice to coat the shrimp.

Gently add the batterd shrimp into the oil.
Only add 3 shrimp at a time and fry until golden, turn the shrimp over for an even fry.
Make sure you do not increase heat but maintain low-medium heat to fry the shrimp until it turns dark golden in color.

fry the battered shrimp and place them in kitchen paper towel to soak excess oil.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and let the oil drip through before transferring the shrimp to the paper towel.
For best results, serve immediately.

Batter fried shrimp(prawns)

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

These easy batter fried shrimps recipe are great as appetizers and a restaurant style snack to make at home.

Served warm with your favorite seafood sauce, the batter fried shrimp is a party food to please a crowd.

Ingredients

500g of cleaned, deveined shrimp
Salt to season
1/2 teaspoon of red chillie powder
1 and 1/2 a cup flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 lightly beaten egg
1 and 1/ cup water(use as needed, only adding in 1/2 a cup to reach the correct consistency)
1 to 1 and 1/2 a cup oil to fry

Instructions

If using fresh shrimp, remove the head and shell off the shrimp, leaving the tail on. Devein, rinse with water and set aside in a colander to drain excess water.

If using frozen shrimp, let the shrimp thaw, rinse and drain excess water.

Pat dry the shrimp with kitchen paper towels and transfer them to a plate or wide bowl.

Season with Salt(1/2 tsp) and mix the salt into the shrimp.

how to make the easy flour batter for the fried shrimp.

Use a large wide bowl to mix in the batter.Sift flour(1 and 1/2 a cup), corn flour(1/3 cup corn flour), baking powder(1 and 1/2 tsp), salt to season, red chilies powder(1/2 tsp) to the bowl.

Add a whole or lightly beaten egg(1). pour in water gradually(in 1/2 a cup)until the batter reaches the correct consistency for the shrimp to be coated in.

How to fry the batter dipped shrimp.

Place a deep frying pan over the low-medium fire and pour in the oil.

Gradually bring the oil to a low-medium heat(350-375 degrees).

Or check the temperature of the oil by dropping a little batter into the oil, once the batter floats and turns golden, your oil is ready.

Stir the batter for a few seconds, hold the shrimp by its tail and dip the shrimp into the batter. make sure to coat the shrimp well by running it through the batter a couple of times and then gently drop the shrimp into the oil to fry.

Fry the shrimp in batches of three until golden brown.
This would probably take you roughly 3-4 minutes.
Turn the shrimp over for an even fry.Make sure to fry them until they are a deep golden color before you drain it from the oil.

Once the battered shrimp turn golden, use a slotted spoon to lift the shrimp and drain any excess oil.

Transffer the crispy battered and fried shrimp on to the kitchen paper towels.

To serve add them onto a plate while with some cocktail sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 603Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 30gCholesterol 310mgSodium 1473mgCarbohydrates 36gFiber 2gSugar 0gProtein 33g

December 10, 2020 How to

Spicy garlic shrimp(prawns)

Spicy garlic shrimp is an easy prawn recipe to make with all the flavors you love to taste.

This spicy shrimp(prawn) recipe has garlic and red chilli powder and a little bit of sweetness to give you a seafood recipe to serve as a side dish or appetizer.

It takes 30 minutes to make this spicy shrimp recipe on a skillet.

Flavors in spicy garlic shrimp.

Shrimp is cooked lightly cooked until they turn pink.

Once the shrimp turns pink, they are stir-fried in minced ginger.

The hot and spicy flavors come from the chilli powder added into the prawns.

To balance the spiciness of this chilli garlic shrimp recipe and add sweetness with a little sugar.

Serving ideas for spicy garlic shrimp.

Simply serve as appetizers or cocktail shrimps with a few toothpicks pricked on them.

You can serve the spicy shrimp with a bowl of rice or stir-fried noodles, even your regular ramen noodles would do.
Stuff these chilli shrimp into tortillas with a few add ons to make a quick seafood dinner meal.

RECIPE AT A GLANCE

How to make spicy garlic shrimp(prawns).

Ingredients

500g of prawns deveined, rinsed
1/4 cup lime juice
1/3 cup oil(used as needed
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes
1/2 a teaspoon of red chilies powder
1 teaspoon of sugar

Method
Clean, devein shrimp and drain any excess water.

Using frozen shrimp to make spicy shrimp.

Remove the frozen shrimp from its packaging.
Place the frozen shrimps in a large strainer or colander.
Wash lightly under running water for a minute.

This will remove any ice crystals that have formed. Make sure all the shrimp have been separated.

Let the straining utensil remove all excess water.

Once the shrimps are ready to cook, season it with a pinch of salt and set aside.

Place a large frying pan over low-medium heat.
Pour in the oil and let it warm for a few seconds.
Add the shrimp into the pan and cook the shrimp until they turn pink(3-5 minutes).
Cook each side for 2 minutes. once this is done, transfer the to a separate bowl including any cooking juice left in the pan.

Rinse or wipe clean the same frying pan and place over low fire.
Pour in the oil, add the minced garlic to the oil, cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown, add in the red chili flakes.
Cook over low fire for 60 seconds and immediately add the tender pink shrimp into the pan including the cooking juices.

Gently toss the shrimp with the red chili garlic marinade. season with salt and sugar.
Add red chillie powder(1/4 tsp)and stir the chillie powder with the shrimp.

Taste and check for seasoning. serve warm.

spicy garlic shrimp(prawns)

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Spicy garlic shrimp is an easy prawn recipe to make with all the flavors you love to taste.

This spicy shrimp(prawn) recipe has garlic and red chilli powder and a little bit of sweetness to give you a seafood recipe to serve as a side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

500g of prawns deveined, rinsed
1/4 cup lime juice
1/3 cup oil(used as needed
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes
1/2 a teaspoon of red chilies powder
1 teaspoon of sugar

Instructions

Clean, devein shrimp and drain any excess water.

Using frozen shrimp to make spicy shrimp.

Remove the frozen shrimp from its packaging.

Place the frozen shrimps in a large strainer or colander.

Wash lightly under running water for a minute.

This will remove any ice crystals that have formed. Make sure all the shrimp have been separated.

Let the straining utensil remove all excess water.

Once the shrimps are ready to cook, season them with a pinch of salt and set aside.

Place a large frying pan over low-medium heat.

Pour in the oil and let it warm for a few seconds.

Add the shrimp into the pan and cook the shrimp until they turn pink(3-5 minutes).
Cook each side for 2 minutes. once this is done, transfer them to a separate bowl including any cooking juice left in the pan.

Rinse or wipe clean the same frying pan and place over low fire.

Pour in the oil and add the minced garlic to the oil.

Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown.

Add in the red chili flakes and cook over low fire for 60 seconds and immediately add the tender pink shrimp into the pan including the cooking juices.

Gently toss the shrimp with the red chili garlic marinade.

Season with salt and sugar.

Add red chillie powder(1/4 tsp)and stir the chillie powder with the shrimp.

Taste and check for seasoning. serve warm.