Best Firecracker Shrimp And Rice Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 9m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 27

5 large shrimp
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, recipe follows
Drizzle horseradish sauce, recipe follows
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1 quart ketchup
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons hot paprika
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 heaping teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup pure horseradish
1/4 cup Creole mustard
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Peel shrimp, leaving head and tail on. Place barbecue sauce in skillet and set on medium heat. Place shrimp in skillet and cook until they turn pink, approximately 2 minutes on 1 side, and 1 1/2 minutes on the other side. Remove shrimp from skillet and place on plate, pouring any extra sauce from the skillet on top of the shrimp. Drizzle a small amount of horseradish sauce on top of the shrimp and serve.
Place onions in a food processor with the motor running and then add 1/2 cup of orange juice. In a large pot, melt butter on medium heat and add the onion puree. Add the 1 1/2 cups of orange juice and the rest of the ingredients. Stir and cook on low heat for approximately 25 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 22m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2-1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, finely sliced
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
hot cooked rice or pasta

Steps:

Sprinkle shrimp with creole seasoning, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Cook shrimp in olive oil in a hot skillet just until pink and curled, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and green onions and cook until fragrant.
Stir in the whipping cream and cook until dish is warmed, stirring frequently.
Mix in parsley and lemon juice just before serving.
Serve over pasta or hot cooked rice, if desired.