Spicy Grilled Shrimp

   
​   Enjoy delicious spicy shrimp with the simplest, quickest steps.  Tasty shrimp that are easy to make by cooking them indoors in a cast iron skillet.  With a few ingredients and just one bowl, one pan and a pair of tongs dinner will be ready.   Make some Mexican Couscous as the base for delicious bowls or toss them on top of a nice big salad. 

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​Main Ingredients:
2 + 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 pound of raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined
            (frozen will work just defrost and dry thoroughly)
 
Herbs and Spices:
½ tsp. pink salt
Cracked black pepper to taste
½ tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried cilantro or dried parsley
 
Optional Toppings:
Bunch of fresh cilantro or fresh parsley for garnish
Fresh lime wedges
 
Steps:
1. Place the cleaned and dried shrimp in a large bowl.  (Frozen shrimp must be defrosted and dried.)
2. Add 1 tbsp. of the oil to the shrimp and toss to coat.
3. Add all of the herbs and spices to the shrimp and toss to coat.
4. Heat up your large cast iron skillet with 2 tbsp of the oil on medium heat.
5. When the skillet is hot place some of the shrimp in the pan in a single layer leaving a little space in between each shrimp.  You will do this in steps with a few shrimp at a time otherwise they will boil and not brown.
6. Let the shrimp cook and darken nicely for 2 minutes on one side.
7. Flip each shrimp using tongs and let them cook for just 1 ½ to 2 minutes more on the other side.
8. Remove the shrimp onto a platter and cover with a piece of foil to keep warm.
9. Start the next batch following the same method.
10. If the pan gets dry in between batches add a little drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon at a time.
11. Serve the shrimp as soon as you have finished cooking the last batch.
12. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley and a fresh squeeze of lime.