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How to Make The Perfect Shrimp - Easy Appetizer Recipe

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Shrimp

Cultural Context

Shrimp is a beloved ingredient in Mexican cuisine, often featured in coastal dishes. It's commonly enjoyed in tacos, ceviche, and grilled preparations, celebrating the fresh flavors of the sea. In modern times, shrimp dishes have gained popularity worldwide, adapting to various culinary styles while maintaining their vibrant, zesty essence.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium Persian cucumber
2 lemon wedges
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium avocado
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

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1

Start with peeled, deveined, and drained shrimp in a bowl.

2

Add olive oil, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, dried parsley, and garlic powder to the shrimp.

3

Mix the ingredients together and set aside to marinate.

4

Take a Persian cucumber, which has a dry peel, and cut it on an angle for more surface area.

5

Prepare lemon wedges for squeezing over the grilled shrimp.

6

Slice avocado for topping the shrimp.

7

Heat a grill pan or skillet until hot.

8

Sear the marinated shrimp in the hot grill pan.

9

Add a little lemon and butter to the pan with the shrimp.

10

Remove the shrimp from the pan once cooked.

11

Serve the shrimp with fresh avocado and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

CamaronesGambas
Local Name: camarón

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