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I found the taste to be very subtle.  Next time I will try subbing in Old Bay for the cayenne.  I think that would make this more of a 5 star recipe.jruvo87: This might be a little late, but you can use either fresh or frozen.  If you do get frozen, make sure you thaw them first before starting the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeboraLZ"},"reviewBody":"The shrimp were wonderful!   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I wouldn't change a thing, although I did take one reviewer's suggestion and use chili sauce instead of tomato sauce because we like spicy food.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/12\/2016 23:49","GUID":"e21cb792a031458ab162360ae5ec6ea9","MemberId":7556927,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DeboraLZ","SubmittedDate":"06\/12\/2016 23:45"},{"Comment":"<p>I thought this was pretty good, but not great.  I found the taste to be very subtle.  Next time I will try subbing in Old Bay for the cayenne.  I think that would make this more of a 5 star recipe.<\/p><p>jruvo87: This might be a little late, but you can use either fresh or frozen.  If you do get frozen, make sure you thaw them first before starting the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2016 22:29","GUID":"e9d92891ca1f41d29f5e39143d09edc8","MemberId":6612040,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PrplMonky5","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2016 22:29"},{"Comment":"<p>A keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/30\/2015 17:59","GUID":"cb2959f965644f559ae07205d193ccfb","MemberId":3870843,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ejshellabarger","SubmittedDate":"08\/30\/2015 17:59"},{"Comment":"<p>Will definitely make this again!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2014 08:35","GUID":"1df9d80124514ed4a40c06292f99570f","MemberId":7688063,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MOTCook","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2014 08:35"},{"Comment":"<p>Very tasty.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"08\/29\/2013 00:17","GUID":"fbc0a2b7f56149b3833355eecf5c5fea","MemberId":5663692,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"tcarver","SubmittedDate":"08\/29\/2013 00:17"},{"Comment":"<p>I don&#39;t eat meat or seafood, but am hosting a party and looking to make these. 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Wow!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"06\/22\/2013 19:25","GUID":"35d0318f8bb545249d6ea9d4e7a1122b","MemberId":6662108,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gourmetwanttabe","SubmittedDate":"06\/22\/2013 19:25"},{"Comment":"<p>The best grilled shrimp, but  I would add salt too.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2013 22:01","GUID":"c543e53b008a4ce28fdbd5c4b4898d8c","MemberId":7068096,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Valentina222","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2013 22:01"},{"Comment":"<p>Outstanding!!!!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2011 17:54","GUID":"2fc918e762fe46f7976a33db27c44046","MemberId":5108895,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lauracanfield","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2011 17:54"},{"Comment":"<p>Very delish.  I have nothing more to say about it, it was great and would definitely make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/14\/2011 18:25","GUID":"f21c4cbfbc3d4498a3de249d0825f98c","MemberId":4441258,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LibbiPeach@cox.net","SubmittedDate":"08\/14\/2011 18:25"},{"Comment":"<p>Very easy and delicious recipe. I too did not have tomato sauce, used BBQ sauce instead. Would make it again with the BBQ sauce!!!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"04\/05\/2010 14:34","GUID":"32712638C8D04A4185CE5AF8F889309D","MemberId":1584655,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"linsvin","SubmittedDate":"04\/05\/2010 14:34"},{"Comment":"<p>5 star restaurant taste! 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