This quick and Easy Peri Peri Shrimp recipe is perfect for any night of the week! Smothered in a tangy, garlicky, spicy sauce, this shrimp will be a big hit. So much flavor and so easy to throw together.
This recipe is sponsored by The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Peri Peri Shrimp Recipe
These Easy Peri Peri Shrimp are huge on flavor, tender and ridiculously succulent!
I love cooking seafood because is healthy, requires a short cooking time and has so much flavor. Definitely, seafood is a wonderful alternative to meats when you need dinner in a flash.
Did you know that October is National Seafood Month? Well…to celebrate I partnered with The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to talk about certified sustainable seafood that is good for you and the oceans too. Seafood is a healthy, delicious source of protein and our last major food source that’s truly wild – I think it’s worth preserving! The best part is that MSC certificate products are available in most groceries stores, such Walmart, Aldi, etc..and even worldwide.
If you want to join the celebration make these amazingly delicious Peri Peri Shrimp!
The star of this dish is the shrimp! This time I used large sustainable shrimp with MSC blue fish label.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a global non-profit organization established to protect the last major food resource that is truly wild: seafood. The MSC works with fisheries, grocery stores, restaurants, and other companies to change the way the oceans are fished, address food fraud, and make it simple for consumers to identify and purchase sustainable, traceable, wild seafood with the MSC blue fish label.
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So next time you are going to buy seafood look for the MSC blue fish label! Their certified seafood products can be found at retailers worldwide, and I can verify that when I was in Europe and I could find a wide variety of products with the MSC blue fish label. Look for it in the fresh, frozen, and canned aisles, or even in supplements or pet food sections.
Every year, my kids’ school works on a special project, this year’s project is sustainability. As part of the project we have gone to clean beaches, meet fishermen, visit local fish markets, etc…so it’s great to know that I can easily identify sustainable seafood just looking for the MSC blue fish label.
Purchasing certified sustainable seafood with the MSC blue fish label is a small gesture with a big impact!
WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE PERI PERI SHRIMP?
- Butter and olive oil.
- Veggies: bell peppers and garlic.
- Spices and Herbs: smoked paprika, sweet paprika, oregano, ground peri-peri.
- Large sustainable shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper.
- A fresh lemon
- Honey
- Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish
You will also need a big skillet – This is the one I used.
HOW TO CLEAN SHRIMP
To making easier, I recommend using large sustainable shrimp (peeled and deveined) for this recipe. In case you need to clean your shrimp, you just need to pull off the small legs and then pull off the rest of the shell. Then remove the vein simply cutting a small slit with a small sharp knife at the top of the shrimp and pulling the vein out with the tip of the knife.
WHAT IS PERI PERI?
Peri-Peri, also known as the African Bird’s-Eye pepper, or African Red Devil pepper, is a very hot chili pepper that was originally produced in Mozambique by Portuguese explorers.
The name of this chili pepper is pronounced and spelled differently, depending on where it is used. Called “Piri Piri” in several African regions and “Peri Peri” in Portugal.
This chili pepper is used to make a chili-based sauce used as a seasoning or marinade for meat. As I mentioned before, this chili is very spicy so be cautious about how much you add to your dish. I usually add ¼ – ½ teaspoon and so the dish is spicy but enjoyable.
Peri peri chili comes grounded and whole and can be found in gourmet stores or online.
HOW TO MAKE PERI PERI SHRIMP
- Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté peppers and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add spices and herbs.
- Cook shrimp on both sides.
- Add lemon juice, honey, and zest.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
PRO TIP: Have all of your ingredients ready to use and close to your cooking area if possible. This recipe cooks FAST. You don’t want to end up with over-cooked shrimp, which are rubbery, tough and not pleasant to eat at all.
STORING PERI PERI SHRIMP
STORE: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
FREEZE: You can freeze the shrimp from this recipe for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Just allow the dish to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating.
REHEAT: the secret to reheating shrimp is doing it gently. You can reheat them in a sauté pan over low-medium heat, or in the microwave (covered with a lid) for 40 sec, then turn and heat for 20 more seconds. If they are still cool continue heating in 20-sec increments until hot.
WHAT TO SERVE PERI PERI SHRIMP WITH?
I love to serve Peri-Peri Shrimp with polenta, but you can also serve with pasta, rice, or steamed veggies.
LOOKING FOR MORE SEAFOOD RECIPES?
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- Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp
- Sheet Pan Mustard Salmon Dinner
- Easy Teriyaki Salmon
- Cheesy Potatoes and Cod Casserole
- Easy Fish and Mango Ceviche
- Creamy Fish Fillet Casserole
Easy Peri Peri Shrimp
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 – 1 teaspoon ground peri-peri (see notes)
- 1 lb (16oz – 450g) large sustainable shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher o sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Fresh chopped parsley to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil. When the butter is melted add pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly soft. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds – 1 minute). Then add paprika, oregano and ground peri-peri; mix to combine.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink and opaque), then flip and cook the other side.
- Pour lemon juice, honey and zest; mix to incorporate. Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes. Note: don’t overcook your shrimp or they will turn rubbery.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and take off the heat immediately.
- Serve over polenta, pasta, rice, steamed vegetables.
- Easy Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp
- Grilled Barbecue Shrimp and Corn Avocado Salad Bowls
- Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp
- Sheet Pan Mustard Salmon Dinner
- Easy Teriyaki Salmon
- Cheesy Potatoes and Cod Casserole
- Easy Fish and Mango Ceviche
- Creamy Fish Fillet Casserole
Nutrition
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- Kitchen Tongs
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