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Mexican Five-Spice Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp
1 tablespoon masa harina or cornmeal
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon finely ground coffee ( not instant)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons chilled butter,cut up
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Directions:
1.Thaw shrimp,if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp:pat dry with paper towels and set aside. In a small bowl,combine masa harina,chili powder,sugar,smoked paprika,coffee, kosher salt,coriander,and cayenne pepper. Place shrimp in a medium bowl:add spice mixture and toss to coat.

2. In a large skillet,heat oil over medium-high heat.Add shrimp:cook for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are nearly opaque,stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet.

3.Add lime juice to skillet,combining it with any spices remaining in skellet. Return shrimp to skillet:cook about 1 minute more or until shrimp are opaque.Remove skillet from heat:add butter. Stir gently just until butter is melted.To serve, sprinkle with cilantro.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 3 cups filling
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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