Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
This is an easy tapa recipe, one of those little dishes from Spain, that can also be served as a main course.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- ½ lb raw shrimp, peeled (not too big, 26-30 or 31-40 count)
- coarse salt
- 8 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 dried red chili pepper, stem and seeds removed (or ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (Spanish if you have it)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Line a plate with paper towel and lay shrimp on it. Pat dry then turn over. Lightly sprinkle both sides of shrimp with salt and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan on medium-high.
- Add garlic and chili pepper, sauté just until the garlic starts to turn golden.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Stir to turn the shrimp and cook 1 more minute or just until the shrimp are done.
- Sprinkle paprika and parsley on top.
- Stir and immediately pour into a serving dish or individual dishes.
- Serve with gluten free bread for dipping if desired.
Notes
Pantry Tip - I keep raw, unpeeled shrimp in my freezer all the time so I can make dishes like this one whenever I want.