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Spicy Grilled Firecracker Shrimp

Spicy Grilled Firecracker Shrimp: A 15-Minute Delight!

A quick and simple Spicy Grilled Firecracker Shrimp recipe that impresses with its flavor-packed punch and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on for presentation
  • 4 tablespoons butter substitute olive oil for a lighter option
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha feel free to switch it out for your favorite chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce e.g., Frank's
To Finish
  • 1 medium lemon cut into wedges for squeezing

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Grill pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, mix in 3 tablespoons each of Sriracha and cayenne pepper sauce, and toss in 1 pound of shrimp to coat.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grates with cooking spray and ensure it's still hot.
  4. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and marked.
  5. Remove from grill, squeeze fresh lemon juice over, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow shrimp to marinate for at least 5 minutes for added flavor. Adjust hot sauces to control heat level.

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