Spicy Shrimp

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Bob Gebhardt

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Apr. 25, 2022

Not too hot but full of flavor, these shrimp are one of a kind. They're easy to make and take to parties, where they'll impress the other guests. —Bob Gebhardt, Wausau, WI.

Spicy Shrimp Tips

How should I serve this shrimp?

To make this spicy shrimp a great party appetizer, use peeled shrimp instead. To make it a full meal, try pairing it with some Spanish or jasmine rice, your favorite vegetable, and some crusty bread.


How can I adjust this spicy shrimp recipe?

Make this recipe your own by adjusting the heat or saltiness. Add your favorite chopped vegetables like a green pepper to the saute, or use peeled and de-veined shrimp to help with messy fingers.


What other flavors go with shrimp?

Shrimp is a versatile protein that enhances and blends with other flavors, sauces and seasonings easily. For a Mediterranean feel, try Greek Shrimp with Orzo, or give classic Shrimp Pad Thai a whirl. Or, serve it up with farfalle and a creamy sauce for Shrimp Pasta Alfredo.

Research contributed by Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
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Spicy Shrimp

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on medium shrimp
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Directions

  1. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp; drain. Stir in the butter, seafood seasoning, mustard, chili powder, pepper, hot sauce, basil, oregano and thyme. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in shrimp.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until shrimp turn pink, 20-25 minutes, stirring twice.
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