Fanfare Firecracker Shrimp

Ingredients

1 - 2 pound bag 31/40 count tail on shrimp, peeled
¼ cup Fire Cracker Seasoning
¼ bundle cilantro chopped (fine)
½ cup H.T. Traders Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lime juiced

Fire Cracker Seasoning:
4 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1 Tbsp. cumin (ground)
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. white pepper (ground)
1 tsp. chipotle ground pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. kosher salt

Instructions

Seasoning:  Combine all ingredients together. Mix well. Place in small dry sauté pan and roast 1 minute over medium heat, moving at all times. This will marry the flavor and increase their intensity.  *Be sure not to smell roasting seasoning directly to prevent sneezing!

Shrimp:  Remove EZ peel shrimp from freezer. Leave tails on.  Thaw under cold running water.  Pat dry as possible.  Place in zip lock bag and add ½ Fire Cracker Seasoning mix to zip lock bag. Toss to coat shrimp evenly.  Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.  In large heavy bottom skillet, heat oil and spread shrimp evenly across bottom of pan. Do not move shrimp for 20-30 seconds. Quickly stir and add half or remaining Fire Cracker seasoning.  Let shrimp set over high heat for 20-30 more seconds.  Repeat 2 times.  Turn heat off. Add lime juice and cilantro and cover with lid or foil for 2-3 minutes.  Remove foil and serve hot or cold.  

With remaining ¼ of Fire Cracker seasoning, make dipping sauce with the following ingredients:  

Ingredients:
¼ total Fire Cracker Seasoning
1 Cup Nayonnaise
2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. Lime Juice