Spicy Glazed Shrimp

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • Glaze
  • 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs shrimp, size 31 to 40, peeled and deveined, tails on

Directions

  1. 1
    Glaze: Place all glaze ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.
  2. 2
    In a blender or food processor, blend on high speed until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
  3. 3
    Refrigerate overnight before use.
  4. 4
    Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch saute pan over high heat.
  5. 5
    Add shrimp to the pan and move them around constantly so they will cook completely and evenly.
  6. 6
    Once the shrimp turns pink, add about 1/2 to 3/4 of the glaze to the pan while moving the shrimp.
  7. 7
    Allow the glaze to evenly coat all the shrimp and lightly caramelize on the shrimp.
  8. 8
    Add more sauce if needed, taste to your liking.
  9. 9
    Do not overcook the shrimp.
  10. 10
    Serve the shrimp warm or at room temperature.

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