Description
New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp is a flavorful and spicy dish, packed with smoky seasoning and juicy shrimp. Perfect for a quick meal or as an appetizer, served with rice or in a po’ boy sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or on a grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve the shrimp with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Grilling the shrimp adds an extra smoky flavor.
- Serve with rice, tacos, or in a sandwich for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 160mg