Hot and Peppery Cocktail Shrimp

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Hot and Peppery Cocktail Shrimp
257 min.
12
58kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a dish that’s both tantalizing and easy to prepare? Introducing our Hot and Peppery Cocktail Shrimp, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only packed with flavor but also offers a light and refreshing option that everyone will love.

Imagine succulent, medium shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, green onions, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper. The combination of garlic and sesame oil adds a depth of flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that looks and tastes gourmet, all while being incredibly easy to make.

Ready in just over four hours, including marinating time, this recipe serves 12 people, making it ideal for parties, family gatherings, or even a casual get-together with friends. Each serving is a mere 58 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Serve these hot, flavorful shrimp with toothpicks for a fun and interactive dining experience. Get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously spicy and savory appetizer that’s sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds shrimp deveined uncooked peeled
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • tablespoon soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • teaspoons sesame oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except oil in large glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp in single layer in pan.
  3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
  4. Drizzle with oil.
  5. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories58kcal
Protein79.03%
Fat14.92%
Carbs6.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.5
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.5434782764186%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.6mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:57.78kcal
2.89%
Fat:0.97g
1.5%
Saturated Fat:0.16g
0.97%
Carbohydrates:0.89g
0.3%
Net Carbohydrates:0.77g
0.28%
Sugar:0.15g
0.17%
Cholesterol:91.29mg
30.43%
Sodium:116.35mg
5.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.62g
23.24%
Phosphorus:125.98mg
12.6%
Copper:0.23mg
11.4%
Magnesium:21.83mg
5.46%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.27%
Potassium:169.33mg
4.84%
Vitamin K:4.53µg
4.32%
Calcium:40.16mg
4.02%
Vitamin C:2.16mg
2.61%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.13%
Iron:0.37mg
2.04%