SIZZLING SHERRY SHRIMP WITH GARLIC

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This recipe is from Spain. Sherry or lemon juice is not always used, but either one adds a nice contrast to the richness of the oil and garlic. You can easily substitute squid or scallops for the shrimp.

Provided by MMZEHER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

ΒΌ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons dry sherry or lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and the garlic has turned golden brown, increase heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with sherry or lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 284.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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