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Spicy New Orleans Inspired Shrimp

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs raw tiger shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • sea salt and pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsps ghee clarified butter, or unrefined coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps hot sauce of your choice
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • juice from 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 Tbsps fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Thoroughly rinse your shrimp with cold water and pat the excess moisture with a paper towel.
  • Place shrimp in a large bowl, then sprinkle shrimp with all dry seasonings and stir well to coat. Allow shimp to marinate, refrigerated for at least 15 minutes, up to an hour.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat ghee and oil together over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to low and immediately add in the hot sauce, coconut aminos, and lemon juice. Simmer for few just a few seconds whisking constantly.
  • Stir in your marinated shrimp and cook over medium heat, until your shrimp is opaque, and evenly covered with the spicy sauce, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Once your shrimp are cooked through, remove from the heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve!
  • Enjoy!