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Ingredients
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Marinated Shrimp
Finishing & Serving
Method
Marinated Shrimp
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Prepare shrimp and marinade
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs lemon juice, 1 tsp minced garlic, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.25 tsp ground cumin, 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper until combined.
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Marinate
Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes (no longer than 45 minutes) to let flavors develop.
Cook & Finish
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Sear shrimp
Remove shrimp from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet (work in batches if needed). Cook without moving for 1.5–2 minutes, until the underside is pink and slightly golden. Flip and cook another 1–1.5 minutes until opaque and just cooked through (internal temperature ~120–125°F/49–52°C). Total cook time per batch ~3 minutes depending on shrimp size.
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