SPICY SHRIMP INA FLASH
This dish falls into the super-fast and super-easy category. From start to finish, it comes together in just 15 to 20 minutes. Chop some scallions and parsley, mince a bit of garlic and toss in a few spices. A quick saute and voila, dinner is served!
These flavorful shrimp are like scampi with a kick. They’re equally great served over rice or noodles, tucked into tacos or added to a hearty salad. You can make it even easier for yourself by using cleaned, deveined, frozen shrimp; just defrost them before adding them to the pan.
If you’re looking to dial up the spiciness, throw in some thinly sliced chiles along with the parsley before serving.
Spicy Skillet Shrimp
Serves 3 to 4
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
½ cup chopped scallions (about 3 scallions)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: Lemon wedges, finely chopped parsley, thinly sliced chiles
DIRECTIONS
In a large saute pan, heat the butter over mediumhigh heat. Add the scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin and chili flakes, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the scallions have wilted, the garlic is golden and the mixture is aromatic. (Make sure the garlic does not burn. If the garlic begins to color too quickly, add a tablespoon of water to the pan to slow down the cooking.)
Add the shrimp and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp just start to turn pink.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and saute for another minute or two, until the shrimp are cooked through. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon and serve garnished with lemon wedges, chopped parsley and sliced chile peppers, if desired.