Description
This Cooper’s Hawk Drunken Shrimp Recipe is a bold and flavorful dish featuring fresh shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of liquor. A perfect blend of spices, citrus, and heat makes this an irresistible seafood favorite! Serve it with crusty bread, pasta, or a fresh salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil for a lighter version)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine (or tequila/vodka for variation)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional Additions:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Extra red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add Liquor & Spices: Pour in white wine (or preferred liquor) and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Toss well to coat with the sauce.
- Final Touches: Squeeze in fresh lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace liquor with chicken or seafood broth.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
- Serve with garlic bread or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 shrimp
- Calories: ~300-400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies based on seasoning
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: ~25g
- Cholesterol: ~180mg