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Spicy Shrimp Mozambique
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 5
A Portuguese shrimp recipe that can be served as an appetizer or as a main meal.
Ingredients:
2 lbs frozen cooked large shrimp
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup butter
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup hot sauce (do not use tabasco)
2 (8 ounce) envelopes saffron (i use goya sazon with azafran)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
1. In pot add olive oil and heat then add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add butter and melt.
3. Add all remaining ingredients except the shrimp and bring to boil; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Taste the sauce and add either more wine or hot sauce depending on how spicy you want to make it.
5. Add shrimp and cook additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve as is for an appetizer with bread for sauce dipping, or serve along with boiled white rice for a main course.
By RecipeOfHealth.com