Bobby Flay's Shrimp With Barbecue Spices

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 lbs large shrimp, deveined but not shelled
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the paprika with the ancho chile powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic.

2. 2

   Add the shrimp and toss to coat in the spices.

3. 3

   Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in 2 large skillets until shimmering.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp to the skillets and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until curled and white throughout, about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add half of the butter and scallions to each skillet and swirl them inches Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve.