APPETIZER ESSENTIALS: PAN-FRIED GARLIC SHRIMP

Appetizer Essentials: Pan-Fried Garlic Shrimp image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PLAN/PURCHASE
8 - 10 large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
1 pinch salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1 tsp paprika, hot or mild, your choice
extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
1 - 2 pinch red-pepper flakes
2 clove garlic, thinly sliced
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
crusty bread, for dipping
lemon wedges, for serving
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1 splash of dry sherry

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. My favorite pan to use for this recipe is a small-size cast-iron pan; however, you can use any pan, big or small.
3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
4. Place the shrimp in a small bowl, and toss with the salt, and paprika. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
5. Add enough extra-virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of your pan, and add the garlic.
6. Adjust the heat to medium-low, and allow the garlic to baste in the warming olive oil.
7. After 2 - 3 minutes toss in the red-pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
8. When the garlic begins to sizzle (about 10 minutes), add the shrimp in a single layer.
9. When they begin to turn pink (about 2 - 3 minutes), flip and cook for an additional minute.
10. Chef's Note: If you are using the sherry, add it as soon as you flip the shrimp over.
11. Remove the pan from the heat, and allow the shrimp to finish cooking in the warm oil, another minute or so.
12. PLATE/PRESENT
13. Serve while still nice and warm, with some crusty bread, for dipping into the wonderful garlic-infused olive oil. Enjoy.
14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.