Easy Pepper Shrimp

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Juice of 1 lemon

2 green onions, chopped

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Preparation:

Begin by preparing your ingredients. Ensure that your shrimp are properly peeled and deveined. Finely chop your onion and mince your garlic cloves. Measure out all your spices and other ingredients so that they’re ready to use.

Cooking the Shrimp:

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

Making the Sauce:

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine the spices with the onion and garlic.

Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are combined.

Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.

Combining Shrimp and Sauce:

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the sauce. Make sure each shrimp is coated in the sauce.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are heated through and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency.

Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and give them a final stir.

Garnishing and Serving:

Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the pepper shrimp with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.

Serve the pepper shrimp hot, accompanied by rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish. Enjoy the bold flavors and spicy kick of this delicious dish!