Best Cayenne Shrimp With Lemon Recipes

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

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So fast and easy to prepare, these shrimp are destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too.

Provided by SUBEAST

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 21m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat grill for medium heat.
In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY BAKED SHRIMP

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These spicy baked shrimp are made with a perfect blend of spices! So easy and quick to make!

Provided by shannalynne

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
cooking spray

Steps:

Whisk olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, honey, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Transfer shrimp into the prepared baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over top.
Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1136.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CRUNCHY FRIED SHRIMP WITH CAYENNE AïOLI

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Southern cornmeal crusted deep-fried shrimp.

Categories Shellfish Fry Cocktail Party Mardi Gras Mayonnaise Cornmeal Shrimp Spice Bon Appétit

Yield 6 Appetizer Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Peanut oil (for frying)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and mustard in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate.)
Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 375°F. Mix cornmeal, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne in medium bowl. Add shrimp to bowl; toss to coat. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil and deep-fry until shrimp are golden and opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
Place aioli in center of platter; surround with shrimp and serve.