Easy Peri Peri Shrimp

Peri Peri Shrimp in a cast iron skillet.

This quick and Easy Peri Peri Shrimp recipe is perfect for any night of the week! Smothered in a tangy garlicky spicy sauce, this shrimp will be a big hit. So much flavor and so easy to throw together.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 321.66kcal

Author Oriana Romero

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 - 1 teaspoon ground peri-peri (see notes)
1 lb (16 oz - 450 g) large sustainable shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon kosher o sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Fresh chopped parsley to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil. When the butter is melted, add pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly soft. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add paprika, oregano ,and ground peri-peri; mix to combine.
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink and opaque), then flip and cook the other side.
Pour lemon juice, honey, and zest; mix to incorporate. Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes. Note: don't overcook your shrimp, or they will turn rubbery.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and take off the heat immediately.
Serve over polenta, pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

PERI PERI: The peri-peri chili pepper is HOT for sure, so be cautious about how much you add to this dish. I only added ¼ teaspoon, and it turned out spicy but enjoyable.

STORE: refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

FREEZE: You can freeze the shrimp from this recipe for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Just allow the dish to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating.

REHEAT: the secret to reheating shrimp is doing it gently. You can reheat them in a sauté pan over low-medium heat, or in the microwave (covered with a lid) for 40 sec, then turn and heat for 20 more seconds. If they are still cool continue heating in 20-sec increments until hot.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.

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