Sunday, March 27, 2011

Garlic Shrimp


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  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp , peeled and deveined, heads removed
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup LunaOlivo Chili garlic or Tuscan olive oil
  •  7 cloves garlic ; 6 cloves sliced thin lengthwise, 1 clove minced
  • 1 red bell pepper , seeded and diced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 2t ablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges for serving

1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl.
2. Cook oil and sliced garlic in large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until garlic is golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to small bowl. Add bell pepper and pepper flakes to skillet and cook until bell pepper is soft, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high, add shrimp, and cook until edges turn pink, about 1 minute. Flip shrimp, add sherry, and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to serving platter.
3. Add minced garlic, parsley, butter, and lemon juice to skillet and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Adjust seasonings, pour sauce over shrimp, and scatter browned garlic chips on top. Serve with lemon wedges

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