Spiced Shrimp

Name: Spiced Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 pound large (21 to 24 per pound) shrimp, shelled, leaving tail and first shell section intact, and if desired deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Accompaniment: lemon wedges

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound large (21 to 24 per pound) shrimp, shelled, leaving tail and first shell section intact, and if desired deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Directions

1

In a small bowl stir together all ingredients except shrimp and oil.
2

Arrange shrimp in one layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with half of spice mixture.
3

Turn shrimp over and sprinkle with remaining mixture.
4

In a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute half of shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
5

Saute remaining shrimp in remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same manner.
6

Serve shrimp with lemon wedges.