Sweet, Spicy and Simple Steamed Shrimp

Serves 4
Time 15 min

This recipe is a gift for the cook who's entertaining a crowd. The shrimp can be cooked and peeled up to a day in advance. Simply chill them afterward until ready to use.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    1 tablespoonchili powder
    1 tablespoonpaprika
    3/4 teaspooncayenne pepper
    1 teaspoonfinely ground bay leaf
    1/2 teaspoonpowdered mustard
    1 teaspoondried oregano
    1/2 teaspoonfine salt
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 teaspoonsugar
    1/2 teaspoonground coriander
    2 poundsmedium shell-on shrimp
    Lemon and lime wedges

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Method

Put chili powder, paprika, cayenne, bay leaf, mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, sugar and coriander into a small bowl and stir well. Set aside. 


Place steamer basket in pot with water just touching bottom of basket. 


Cover pot and boil water. 


Add shrimp and sprinkle with spice mixture. 


Steam shrimp, covered tightly, for 5 minutes or until firm and cooked through. 


Serve with lemon and lime wedges.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

260

Total Fat

4.5g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

345mg

Sodium

650mg

Total Carbohydrate

6g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

47g

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