Description
Crispy Golden Garlic Shrimp emerges as a quick Mediterranean-style seafood delight packed with zesty flavors. Succulent shrimp sizzle to perfection with simple ingredients, delivering restaurant-quality results you can easily craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) uncooked, cleaned, and peeled extra-large frozen shrimp (21 to 25 shrimp per pound)
Main Seasonings:
- 0.75 teaspoons (3.75 milliliters) kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 milliliters) paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) freshly ground black pepper
Additional Seasonings:
- 0.25 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Activate the broiler and place a baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly, ensuring a sizzling surface for optimal shrimp cooking.
- Rinse the frozen shrimp under cold running water, gently removing any frost or ice crystals from the exterior.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture and promote better seasoning adherence.
- Generously coat the shrimp with Cajun spice blend, massaging the spices evenly to ensure each piece is thoroughly seasoned.
- Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the broiler and arrange the shrimp in a single layer, preventing overcrowding to allow even cooking.
- Broil the shrimp for 4 to 6 minutes, watching closely as they transform from translucent to opaque white and develop a slight curl, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Remove the baking sheet immediately and transfer the shrimp to a serving platter to prevent overcooking.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness and flavor.
Notes
- Thawing isn’t mandatory when using the broiler method, saving precious cooking time.
- Cajun spice blend adds robust flavor, transforming simple shrimp into a zesty dish.
- Metal baking sheet conducts heat quickly, ensuring crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Pat shrimp dry after rinsing to help spices adhere and prevent excess moisture.
- Broiling creates beautiful caramelization and locks in natural shrimp sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg