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Spanish Garlic Shrimp Taverna
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
In Spanish tavernas, these shrimp; fragrant with garlic and olive oil; are brought to the table sizzling in a little metal pan. Have plenty of bread on hand to sop up the delicious pan juices. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon paprika
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (to garnish, italian)
Directions:
1. In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute.
3. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp, lemon juice, sherry and paprika. Stir well, then saute, stirring briskly, until the shrimp turn pink and curl slightly, about 3 minutes.
4. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com