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    Published: Dec 23, 2015 · Modified: Aug 23, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Broiled Spicy Shrimp

    It is amazing how our food preferences change over a period of time. The food that you despised for almost 20 years of your early life suddenly becomes your favorite food. Back then if someone told me prawns/shrimp would one day become one of my favorite seafoods, I would have laughed. Back then I could not even stand the smell of it. In fact, it was the smell that turned me off. Then one day one of my aunt’s sends some freshwater prawns from her village and my grandaunt, who was an excellent cook made this delicious prawn curry. I happened to be visiting this grandaunt that day and aroma of the curry was so tempting that I had to taste. And since then, prawns and shrimp have gradually become one of my favorite foods. Now I always look for an excuse to cook shrimp.

    Grilled Shrimp, Broiled Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Sriracha Shrimp,

    Whenever I see a new shrimp recipe that looks delicious, I try it out. Back in October, when we did cooking from Food52 theme, I had bookmarked spicy shrimp recipe. The shrimp in this recipe is grilled and I broiled it in my oven. Though I used the broil mode, it is still cooked in the oven and hence makes its grand entry to this year’s Bake-a-thon.

     Platte of broiled spicy shrimp

    I normally make a shrimp curry or saute it with some spices. Since shrimp cooks very fast, I feel grilling or sauteing it in a pan is faster than grilling, broiling or even baking. I was tempted to grill it in my grill pan but chose to broil it to fit the theme.

    Grilled Shrimp, Broiled Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Sriracha Shrimp,

    I usually use Indian spices for the marinade and this recipe calls for making a marinade with sriracha sauce. This is a nice variation to regular Indian marinade I make. Though Sriracha is spicy, it is a bit sweetish as well. Recipe also called for some sugar, which I felt would make shrimp sweet and left it out. I do not like sweet in my savory food. If one wishes, please go ahead and use sugar.

    Grilled Shrimp, Broiled Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Sriracha Shrimp,

    Spicy shrimp can be served as a side dish, snack or a starter at a party. It is also a great recipe for grilling at a barbeque parties as well.

    Broiled Shrimp

    Source: Food52
    Total Time: 22 - 30 minutes excludes marination time
    Preparation: 10 - 15 minutes
    Bake Time: 12 - 15 minutes
    Marination: 2 - 4 hours
    Serves: 2

    Ingredients:

    • ⅙ or 3 tbsp. Sriracha
    • ⅙ or 3 tbsp. Olive Oil or any other oil
    • ½ tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 - 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed or minced (I used 3 cloves, about 1 tbsp. when minced)
    • 3 - 4 tbsp. Cilantro chopped and more for garnish
    • ½ tsp. Sugar (I left it out)
    • ½ tsp. Black Pepper Powder, freshly ground (adjust to taste)
    • ½ - ¾ tsp. Salt (adjust to taste)
    • 1 lb. Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (I used 20 - 26 count)

    Preparation:

    • In a bowl mix together all the ingredients, except shrimp.
    • Add shrimp and rub the marinade to it.
    • Marinate for 2 - 4 hours in the refrigerator or even longer.
    • Turn on the oven and put it on broil mode.
    • Skewer shrimp on to skewer rods. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for about an hour before using.
    • Broil the shrimp for 12 - 15 minutes, turning around once in between for even cooking on both sides.
    • If using a grill, grill for about 2 - 3 minutes per side or until shrimp is cooked.
    • Remove the shrimp from the oven, slide off the shrimp from the skewers using a fork. Pile them on a serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve.

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    1. Shiva Goud says

      May 05, 2023 at 1:31 am

      I Love Sea Food 🍲 Shrimp 🦐 Shrimp 🦐 Shrimp 🦐, I Love it
      well the Recipe is great for a quick snack....
      When ever i get a chance to cook seafood Shrimp is the first thing which comes in my mind.
      Thanks

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      • Usha Rao says

        May 18, 2023 at 10:40 pm

        Thanks for trying the recipe and so glad you liked it.

        Reply
    2. Srivalli says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:44 am

      The pictures are mindblowing Usha....I guess the colour contrast and everything in it makes it stand out!

      Reply
    3. Priya Srinivasan says

      January 13, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      Wonderful colors us ha. A pretty plate!!

      Reply
    4. Pavani says

      January 09, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Awesome clicks Usha. Very well presented.

      Reply
    5. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      January 05, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      I love any type of seafood - this is my kind of dish

      Reply
    6. sapana says

      January 02, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      A wonderful treat for shrimp lovers.I like the pictures ,looks stunning.

      Reply
    7. Sowmya:) says

      January 02, 2016 at 3:59 am

      The pictures are beautiful. Looks like a treat for shrimp lovers!

      Reply
    8. Priya says

      December 25, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      Sounds prefect for a get together, am in love with ur spicy shrimps..too tempting.

      Reply
    9. Amara says

      December 23, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Shrimp looks so tempting. I have to try these out for my son.

      Reply

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