SHRIMP WITH GREEN SAUCE (GAMBAS EN SALSA VERDE)

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A Spanish tapas. Be aware that tapas can be very small plates and you may actually want to serve something like 4 different tapas per person. This particular recipes yields just 3 shrimps per person with sauce.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
18 large shrimp, peeled deveined tails intact

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add brandy and swirl it around in the skillet until it evaporates.
  • Add wine and 1/4 cup water and reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; transfer to a blender with 2 tablespoons oil and puree until smooth; cover and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in skillet over high heat; add shrimps and cook until just pink, 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add green sauce, season with salt and pepper and heat until warmed through.
  • Drizzle with additional olive oil or water just to loosen sauce.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

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