BBQ Shrimp | Flavorful & Spicy

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken or tofu can provide a lower-cost protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: teriyaki sauce

Soy sauce is a common substitute that can enhance umami flavor.

Slice and dice one jalapeno, leaving seeds on one side for less spice.

Smash and chop 5-6 garlic cloves, using as much garlic as desired.

Slice half an onion into rainbow shapes.

Zest a lemon and slice it into pieces.

Cube butter for easier melting and add it to a pan to melt down.

Add sliced onions to the melted butter and cook until translucent.

Add garlic to the onions and mix well.

Add diced jalapeno to the pan after the onions are translucent.

Pour in Worcestershire sauce and season the mixture to cover the top of the pan.

Add lemon juice and cayenne pepper to taste, along with a bay leaf for flavor.

Stir the mixture and add smoked paprika and 1/4 cup of cooking wine.

Add liquid smoke lightly and Tabasco sauce to taste, adjusting for spice preference.

Add garlic powder, Adobo seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning, tasting as you go.

Add shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, stirring to coat with flavors.

Finish with chopped cilantro for added flavor.

Plate the shrimp over white rice, adding lemon slices and the pan juices with onions and jalapenos on top.

Garnish with more cilantro before serving.

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