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Firecracker Shrimp

Here's how you make Firecracker Shrimp
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 8m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds large raw shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • DRY SPICE MIXTURE
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Shell the shrimp, leaving tail shells on.

  • Step 2: Skewer six shrimp on each of eight metal skewers.

  • Step 3: Brush with olive oil.

  • Step 4: To make the dry spice mixture: Combine ingredients and sprinkle over the shrimp on both sides.

  • Step 5: Cook on a hot barbecue grill for 4 minutes each side or until shrimp are pink and tender.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Metal skewers

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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