Spice Up Your Summer With These Spicy Shrimp Recipes!

If you’re looking for a spicy meal to kick up your summer, you can't go wrong with a spicy shrimp dish! Many spice mixes easily accessible at your local grocery store — or our own Herb & Spice blend — go great with shrimp, and because shrimp cook quickly, these dishes are easy to prepare in a pinch. Biloxi Shrimp Co. is a proud provider of wild-caught U.S. shrimp. Here are some of our favorite spicy shrimp recipes for you to add to your cookbook!

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

When you want something spicy to eat and easy to make, these shrimp tacos are the perfect meal. A garlic-cilantro-lime slaw does a great job of cutting through some of the heat without sacrificing flavor.

Taco Mix Ingredients

• 1 lb. extra-small peeled and deveined tail-off wild-caught U.S. shrimp
• 2-3 cups shredded cabbage
• 8 small tortillas
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
• Avocado, cilantro and Cotija cheese to garnish

Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 limes
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce Instructions

1. Add the ingredients for the sauce into a blender or food processor. Pulse until the sauce is smooth.
2. Slowly incorporate the sauce into the cabbage. Use enough to coat the cabbage and then set the rest aside to use on the tacos.

Cooking Instructions

1. In a medium-size pan over medium heat, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side.
2. Once the shrimp are cooked, place the tortillas on the pan for about 30 seconds per side.
3. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and construct your tacos.
4. Once your taco is filled with the garlic cilantro-lime slaw and shrimp, top it off with a couple of avocado slices, cilantro and Cotija cheese.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp

This spicy Cajun shrimp recipe is a deliciously savory dish. The Cajun spice blend adds a nice kick to the meal and gives it loads of flavor without overpowering the rest of the dish.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. extra-large peeled and deveined tail-off wild-caught U.S. shrimp
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 jalapeño/bell peppers (depending on how spicy you want it to be)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. sriracha
• 15 oz. tomato sauce
• 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• Lemon juice to garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pan, add olive oil over medium heat and cook the vegetables until softened.
2. Once the vegetables are soft, add garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the garlic is fragrant, add butter, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar and sriracha (or another sweet chili sauce).
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then drop the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add shrimp to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
6. Once the shrimp are cooked, remove the pan, add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.

Get Your Wild-Caught Shrimp Today

A dish only tastes as delicious as the ingredients you use. The next time you're adding shrimp to the menu, consider Biloxi Shrimp Co. We provide wild-caught U.S. shrimp to consumers across America.

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