GARLIC SHRIMP 1/3 c. olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 lb. unshelled shrimp (26 to 32 shrimp per lb.) 2 tsp. sweet paprika 1/4 c. medium-dry sherry 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley leaves fresh lemon juice to taste salt and pepper to taste In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot; add the garlic and cook it stirring until it is pale golden. Add the red pepper flakes and the shrimp and cook the mixture, stirring for one minute or until the shrimp are pink and just firm to the touch. Sprinkle the shrimp with the paprika and cook the mixture, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the sherry, boil the mixture for 30 seconds and sprinkle it with the parsley. Season the mixture with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and transfer it to a serving bowl. Note: The shrimp may be made up to one day in advance and kept covered tightly and chilled. Serve the shrimp at room temperature. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |