Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic

Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    190

Transport your taste buds to a sun-drenched Spanish taverna with these Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic. Plump, succulent shrimp are infused with the rich aromas of garlic, olive oil, and a hint of paprika, then flambéed with dry sherry for a truly unforgettable dish. A quick, elegant appetizer or light meal that's perfect for sharing (or not!).

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    173 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    284 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.

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Recipe View Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, approximately 1-2 minutes.

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Recipe View Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.

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Recipe View Carefully pour the dry sherry into the skillet. Be cautious as it may ignite (flambé). Allow the sherry to reduce slightly while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, approximately 1 minute.

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Recipe View Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Recipe View Garnish generously with chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley and serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika along with the sweet paprika.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. They are done when they are pink and opaque.
Serve immediately with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sherry-garlic sauce.
If you don't have sherry, dry white wine or even a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
Feel free to experiment with other seafood like scallops or squid.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 63 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Kali Barton

    I doubled the recipe for a dinner party, and it was a hit!

  • Robin Ratke

    Next time, I'll try it with scallops, as suggested. Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Hortense Rutherford

    So quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Jordan Krajcik

    The garlic was perfectly balanced.

  • Rosella Sporer

    I added a little lemon juice at the end, and it was amazing!

  • Raphaelle Williamson

    This recipe is a winner! The sherry adds a lovely depth of flavor.

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