Calabrian Shrimp

Directions

  1. 1Add grape seed oil to a cast iron skillet and place it in the wood-fired oven to heat.
  2. 2Remove the hot skillet from the oven.
  3. 3Add diced poblano pepper to the hot oil.
  4. 4Add sliced garlic to the skillet.
  5. 5Stir the peppers and garlic in the skillet.
  6. 6Add jumbo shrimp to the skillet.
  7. 7Add Calabrian chili to the shrimp mixture.
  8. 8Stir all ingredients together in the skillet.
  9. 9Add a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Pour tequila into the skillet with the shrimp and other ingredients.
  11. 11Place the skillet back into the wood-fired oven to ignite the tequila, creating a tequila fireball.
  12. 12Add butter to the shrimp.
  13. 13Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp.
  14. 14Remove the cooked shrimp from the oven.
  15. 15Serve the shrimp on a plate.
  16. 16Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs Grape Seed Oil
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Pound Jumbo Shrimp
  • 1 Tbs Calabrian Chili
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pour Tequila
  • 4 Tbs Butter
  • Half the lime Lime Juice
  • Cilantro

Equipment

Wood-fired ovenCast iron skillet

Tips

  • This dish is a crowd-pleaser and a great go-to for those new to wood-fired oven cooking.
  • The tequila fireball is a cool cooking process to watch.