Shrimp In Garlic Sauce Spanish Style Recipes

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
• Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE, SPANISH STYLE

Steps:

• About ½ hour before cooking, season shrimp well with salt.
• Place shrimp on paper towels; let rest.
• When ready to cook, add olive oil to a large sauté pan over med-high heat.
• Add in garlic and dried chili pepper pieces; sauté 2 minutes and make sure the garlic doesn't brown.
• Dry the shrimp well; add them to the hot oil and turn them quickly to coat with the oil.
• Cook, tossing, until the shrimp are just done-no more than 2 minutes.
• As the shrimp finish cooking, sprinkle with the paprika and parsley; stir to blend well.
• Remove from heat; add salt to taste.
• Divide among 4 appetizer plates and serve immediately with good bread for sopping up the oil.

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP TAVERNA

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute.
• 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.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.