SAUTÉED SPICY SHRIMP

SAUTÉED SPICY SHRIMP image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound extra large fresh shrimp
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
1/2-1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish with:
Fresh Parsley
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Wash, peel and devein shrimp. Set aside. Mix together all ingredients except shrimp and olive oil. On a sheet of waxed paper, or cookie sheet, place shrimp very close together in single layer. Sprinkle shrimp with approximately one half of mixed ingredients. Press in with back of spoon. Turn shrimp over and press in the remainder of mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy skillet over medium heat until hot (not smoking). Add shrimp in one layer and cook 1 1/2 minutes, turn and cook until golden brown. Divide shrimp into 4 servings, place on fancy scallop shells and garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and lemon wedges.