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spicy drunken shrimp

Spicy Drunken Shrimp

Anna Chwistek
Shrimp simmered in an addicting sauce of vodka, garlic, butter and chili flakes. This 20 minute recipe will take your dinner game to the next level! Don't forget to have some bread on hand for dipping.
4.70 from 42 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter divided
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ cup vodka
  • ¾ cup fish broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice more to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine shrimp with sweet paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Toss and set aside while you prepare the other ingredients. If you want to marinate them longer, no problem, transfer the shrimp to the fridge and chill for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot and chop the parsley.
  • In a skillet, heat oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium high. Place shrimp in a single layer and sear, 1 minute per side. Remove from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and shallot. Cook for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir frequently. Stir in chili flakes, and the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Deglaze with vodka and simmer for 3 minutes while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of your skillet with a wooden spoon. Pour in fish broth and bring to a boil. Slowly add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, one by one. Stir until completely dissolved and smooth.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Finish off with lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper and parsley. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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