New Year: Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic | Submitted By: MMZEHER

1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon paprika1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons dry sherry or lemon juicesalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsleyHeat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and the garlic has turned golden brown, increase heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with sherry or lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chopped parsley. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 223 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 173mg

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This is a beautiful dish, and I enjoyed the paprika even more than I thought I would. The recipe doesn't specify, but I used what I thought was an appropriate, fragant smoked Spanish paprika which was really, really good. I used the amount called for even tho' I thought it might be too much for me, but it was just a lovely, delicate smoky flavor that also leant color to the dish. Same with the chili pepper flakes - I thought I'd be sorry using the amount called for and nearly chickened out. Glad I didn't - that, too, was just right. I prepared this with one alteration, which was simply to wait until the shrimp was nearly cooked to add the garlic, since garlic and high heat don't mix and burnt garlic is just plain nasty. In deference to the title I chose dry sherry rather than lemon, and because I welcomed the opportunity to do something other than lemon for a change. I served this alongside a tossed green salad which made for a lovely, fresh, light but deliciously satisfying meal. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
9 users found this review helpful This is a beautiful dish, and I enjoyed the paprika even more than I thought I would. The... A terrific tapas. Quick, easy, delicious, using only a few ingredients that work beautifully together. Drank a Spanish white wine from the Basque region, Xarmant Txakoli. It's a fresh, bright, lowish alcohol white that's slightly effervescent. A great complement for this. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful A terrific tapas. Quick, easy, delicious, using only a few ingredients that work beautifully... Uh-oh, looks like no one has created a custom version of this recipe yet. Be the first to do it - make changes to this recipe now!

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