Best 8 Sweet Sassy Shrimp Cassies Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the depths of flavor with Sweet Sassy Shrimp. This delectable dish, originating from the vibrant city of New Orleans, is an explosion of sweet, sassy, and savory flavors that will leave you craving more. Our article presents three exciting variations of this iconic recipe, each offering a unique twist on the classic.

**The first recipe**, Sweet Sassy Shrimp - The Original, embodies the essence of this dish with its perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and honey, a touch of sassiness from cayenne pepper, and a hint of smokiness from paprika.

**The second recipe**, Sweet Sassy Shrimp - Spicy, takes the heat up a notch with the addition of red pepper flakes and chili powder, creating a fiery sensation that will ignite your senses.

**Last but not least, the third recipe**, Sweet Sassy Shrimp - Garlic Butter, introduces a rich and aromatic dimension with the infusion of garlic and butter, resulting in a luscious sauce that will coat every succulent shrimp.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat that will transport you to the heart of New Orleans. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with Sweet Sassy Shrimp.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP MARINADE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Sriracha

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, honey, lime juice, soy sauce and Sriracha in a medium bowl. Use as a quick marinade for peeled shrimp before grilling.

~ SWEET & SASSY SHRIMP ~ CASSIES



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My family requested sweet & spicy shrimp for dinner, so I threw this concoction together and boy did they ever love it. Not a shrimp left. You can cut down on the heat if you prefer. My family likes it hot and my measurements of the spices were perfect for them. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 oz ( 35 - 45 ) count - large uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and rinsed - drain
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 Tbsp butter - divided
1 Tbsp each ~ garlic salt, garlic powder and paprika
1 heaping teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 tsp each - black pepper, cayenne pepper and hot pepper flakes - or to your preference
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp dry sherry - optional
rice or pasta to serve over
lemon wedge & dried parsley - optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a small dish, mix the sugar, garlic powder, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter with the oil. Add the spice mixture and stir making sure all is wet and mixed well with the oil and butter. Should be bubbling.
  • 3. Add the shrimp, spreading out so to cook evenly, stirring occasionally ( about 2 minutes after adding ) make sure other side is cooked as well, only until opaque.
  • 4. Stir in the remaining butter and sherry if using. Spoon hot shrimp and sauce over rice or pasta, with a squeeze of lemon if desired. My version is pretty spicy, you can cut down on the cayenne & pepper flakes to half if desired. My family likes hot.
  • 5. Enjoy! They're delicious!

SWEET 'N' TANGY SHRIMP



Sweet 'n' Tangy Shrimp image

With its delightfully sweet-tangy flavor, this easy entree is destined to become a favorite! "My husband and I adapted the recipe from one in a magazine, and we just love it," writes Kathleen Davis of North Bend, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and ginger in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the ketchup mixture; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 252mg cholesterol, Sodium 954mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 tablespoons chicken stock or water
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons pineapple or orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound shrimp
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup 1-inch chunks green bell peppers
1 cup pineapple chunks
12 maraschino cherries
6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Hot white rice, accompaniment

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of stock, the ketchup, sugar, juice, vinegar, soy, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the ginger, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes. Set aside for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large wok over high heat. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides and bottom of the pan. Add the shrimp, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the pineapples, cherries, and green onions. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and serve over rice.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Great Value™ Frozen Raw Large Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, mango juice, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, red fresno chile, scallions, asparagus, snow pea, water, fresh thai basil, rice, red fresno chile, roasted cashew,

Provided by Walmart

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb Great Value™ Frozen Raw Large Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp, defrosted, peeled, and deveined
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup mango juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 red fresno chile, stemmed, seeded, and diced
6 scallions, cut into 1-inch (2.54 cm) pieces on the diagonal
1 ½ cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch (2.54 cm) pieces on the diagonal
1 cup snow pea
2 tablespoons water
1 cup fresh thai basil
rice, cooked
1 red fresno chile, thinly sliced
½ cup roasted cashew, chopped
null, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the Great Value™ Frozen Raw Large Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp with the cornstarch, red pepper flakes, salt, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until evenly coated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, and mango juice until well combined.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the ginger, diced Fresno chile, and scallions, and cook, stirring frequently, until the scallions are starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, snow peas, and water, and cook, stirring frequently, until the water has evaporated and vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without disturbing for about 1 minute, or until golden brown on the underside, then toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through and opaque.
  • Add the soy-mango sauce and cook for 1 minute, until the sauce is starting to bubble and thicken. Add the cooked vegetables and basil, and toss in the pan for another 30 seconds, until the sauce is thick and the vegetables are coated.
  • Serve the shrimp over rice and top with sliced Fresno chile, chopped cashews, and a drizzle of sriracha, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

SPICY-SWEET GLAZED SHRIMP



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Chili sauce and honey are all you need to build major flavor in this shrimp recipe. The glaze caramelizes on the grill for even more complexity. Feel free to try it with bone-in chicken pieces or beef kebabs, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil, for grill
2 tablespoons spicy chili sauce, such as Sriracha
1/3 cup honey
2 pounds extra-jumbo shrimp (about 32 total), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stir together chili sauce and honey. Assemble kebabs (using 2 long skewers for each, threading 1 skewer through head end of shrimp and 1 through tail end); season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, brush liberally with glaze, and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush with more glaze and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP



Sweet and Sour Shrimp image

Asian-inspired sweet and sour shrimp stir-fry.

Provided by Lanzzz

Categories     Shrimp Stir-Fry

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup honey
⅓ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound extra-large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon sliced green onions
¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, and soy sauce for sweet and sour sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk together water and cornstarch for thickener in another bowl. Set both aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Combine shrimp, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; toss to season.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to the hot oil; cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. When heated, add bell pepper and zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the reserved sweet and sour sauce; stir and cook until simmering, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture again, then gradually add it to the center of the wok; stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the wok; stir to combine and cook until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 738.4 mg

SASSY SEASONED SHRIMP



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I came up with this recipe for the Mixing Pot Challenge of the Zaar World Tour 6. I tried to represent my team "A Seasoned Sailor and his Sassy Sirens" in an Asian marinade that is great for shrimp. Its zesty and sweet, and has a bit of kick, just like our team. I used the marinade for grilled shrimp, I also tried it sauteed and liked the grilling method best. I recommend saving out about 1/4 cup of the marinade as a dipping sauce for the grilled shimp. We served it with fried rice as a side dish, but this would also make a wonderful appetizer! If you like it spicy, use 4 tablespoons of the chili garlic sauce. I used 3 and it was a little spicy but I could have gone hotter. You can also add some crushed red pepper to kick it up. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Asian

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup mango nectar
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Mix first eight ingredients in a bowl (or simply put all in a large ziploc and squish to mix). You can reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade as a dipping sauce.
  • Put the marinade in a large ziploc bag and add shrimp.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Take shrimp out of bag and thread onto skewers.
  • Grill over medium high heat for about 4 minutes each side, or until shrimp are done.
  • Serve with reserved marinade as a dipping sauce.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final dish. Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients, especially for the shrimp.
  • Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it. Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the shrimp from sticking.
  • Add Sauce at the End: Don't add the sauce to the shrimp until the very end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Serve with Rice or Noodles: Sweet and sassy shrimp is a great dish to serve with rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sassy shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With its sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a simple but flavorful shrimp recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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